War Studies

War Studies

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The Department of War Studies at King's College London | Contact: comms-soss@kcl.ac.uk Website: kcl.ac.uk/warstudies Podcast: https://bit.ly/WarStudiesPodcast

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Congratulations to FASI's Senior Research Fellow & Co-Director, @sophyantrobus.bsky.social who has been appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour peer. Dr Sophy Antrobus will join the House of Lords to debate & shape UK legislation and Government policy. ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/prime-m...

kcl.ac.ukPrime Minister appoints King's Senior Research Fellow to The House of Lords as Labour peer | King's College LondonDr Sophy Antrobus MBE appointed to the House of Lords as Labour peer
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📜 2025 Sir Michael Howard Annual Lecture - Resistance: The Underground War in Europe, 1939-1945 📅 03 Dec | 📍Bush House Dr Halik Kochanski will explain how and why all across Nazi-occupied Europe some people decided to resist the Third Reich. 🎟️ RSVP: ow.ly/Bbne50X5C5l

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🎬 And the Brazilians Arrived – A story of love, humanity & resilience in #WWII. In 1942, Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to Italy. This film recalls not battles, but the bonds of solidarity, love and hope they shared with the Italian people. ▶️ Watch now: bit.ly/41OU7LQ

bit.lyAnd the Brazilians Arrived | Love, Loss & Humanity in WWIIThis documentary is directed by Dr Vinicius Mariano de Carvalho, Reader in Brazilian and Latin American Studies at King's College London. Three years after the start of World War II, in 1942, Brazil ended its neutrality and declared war on the Axis. Brazil then decided to send troops to fight alongside the Allies, and began preparing what would become known as the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB). 25,834 Brazilians from all regions of the country were quickly recruited and trained, and in August 1944, they were deployed to Italy. Shortly thereafter, they were already engaged in combat in the Apennines. Among them, 457 gave their lives for the values of democracy and freedom. Through interviews with those who lived alongside Brazilian soldiers, this documentary recall both the moments of pain and the moments of collaboration that the war brought. Mario Pereira recalls his father's arrival in Italy and the devastation of the war. His mother, Giuliana Menichini, tells us how their love story began. Iolanda Marata and Vanna Fedi recount the months spent living with Brazilian soldiers and how this exchange brought them joy and hope, at a time when nothing was certain. Claudio Careli reminds us how important it is not to forget the past, and Antonio Inham, a Brazilian Veteran known as Toninho, takes us back to the painful moments of the landing in Italy and the fighting in the Apennines. This film is not about the battles and military actions of these soldiers, but about what they brought as human beings to Italy and its people. It's a film about love and humanity, even during the cruelties of war.
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Join us for a public lecture by H.E. Arif Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Rep. of Indonesia, on the country’s sustainability agenda and response to global geopolitical trends. 📅 17 September | 🕕 13:30 | 📍King's College London 🔗Join now: bit.ly/4pzGRVM

bit.lyPublic Lecture by the Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rep. of IndonesiaJoin us for a captivating public lecture by H.E. Arif Havas Oegroseno, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia.
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The US's absence from #PacificFutureForum has sparked concern among experts. Prof Alessio Patalano called it “remarkable” that the US missed “the opportunity to be on stage alongside #NATO and East Asian allies to discuss the value of ever-closer ties.” ➡️Read more: bit.ly/45VKnAz

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Dr Zeno Leoni says Trump’s idea to “un-unite” Russia and China misreads today’s geopolitics. Unlike the Cold War, Russia and China now share a stable partnership. The US should focus on strengthening alliances and managing competition with China. 🔗Read: bit.ly/3HCwaka

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Dr Rod Thornton and Dr Marina Miron highlight Ukraine’s western #Donetsk “fortress belt” as a crucial defence against Russia. “If Kyiv does accede, though, then this may amount to #Ukraine accepting its overall defeat. It may, indeed, lose the war.” ➡️Read more: bit.ly/4lSppIU

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Beyond its resources, Putin's #Donbas demand may be a tactic, according to Prof Michael Clarke, to provoke Ukraine’s refusal, shift blame to #Zelensky, and reduce US support—thereby making it easier for #Russia to advance its broader objectives in #Ukraine. 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4g6fCxP

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Join us for a seminar exploring the evolution of cyber operations, the use of plausible deniability, and China’s efforts to influence global cyber narratives. 📅3 Oct | 🕘16:00 | 📍Strand Campus 🛡️Secure your spot now: bit.ly/4mRb3cv #CyberSecurity #CyberCrime

bit.lyRansomware and Beyond: Exploring Strategic Objectives of Chinese Cyber OperationsThis seminar explores the Chinese Communist Party's ties to criminal networks and their use of cybercrime tactics like ransomware.
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Dr Samir Puri explains, “The standout factor was the presence of European leaders who had travelled to Washington DC in a show of solidarity, the biggest display of Western unity in the cause of backing #Ukraine...” ➡️Read more: bit.ly/45GVwFr #UkraineWar #PeaceDeal #SecurityGuarantees

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What really came out of the Trump–Putin summit in #Alaska? In his latest analysis, Sir Lawrence Freedman examines the miscommunications, symbolic optics and the shift in focus from ceasefire negotiations to discussions of a final settlement. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4oDHY6l

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What if close intelligence allies see the world differently? “Abandoning a close partner in an existential conflict left NATO allies, including the UK, wondering whether Washington viewed any standing commitments as firm.” - Prof David Gioe, a former US intelligence officer. 🔗Read: bit.ly/3JdPsNc

bit.lyUK spy chiefs spooked as Trump strains the special relati...When the US president doesn’t accept intelligence he doesn’t like, where does that leave the UK?

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Last month, FASI were honoured to host General Cotton, Commander of #USSTRATCOM The General spoke to @warstudieskcl.bsky.social students & emphasised the importance of the next generation in meeting future global security challenges. Read👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/news/inspiri... #Deterrence

kcl.ac.ukInspiring the next generation of strategic deterrence thinkers at King'sThe Commander of the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) - General Anthony Cotton - emphasised the importance of the next generation in meeting future global security challenges during a rece...
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How will the collision between Chinese vessels near #ScarboroughShoal affect tensions with the Philippines? “This was highly unprofessional and dangerous,” says Prof Alessio Patalano, adding the manoeuvre showed “no seamanship-like behaviour to speak of.” ⬇️Read more: bit.ly/46Tx8mi

bit.lyChinese ‘overkill’ in dispute with Philippines damaged two Chinese ships. Why it could have been much worse | CNNIt’s hard to call the collision of two multi-thousand-ton military ships “fortunate,” but that’s exactly what analysts are saying about the incident in the South China Sea this week that left a China ...
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What vulnerabilities lie beneath Russia’s newest nuclear submarine? Ukrainian hackers leaked classified files exposing critical flaws in Russia’s strategic ballistic missile submarine. As Dr @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social says, "The Russian network is really vulnerable." Read more: bit.ly/3UY5Tj4

bit.lyInside Ukraine’s mission to expose Russia’s submarine weaknessPutin’s stealthy symbol of ‘a modern, powerful navy’ is compromised in days by Kyiv’s army of hackers
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Who will control the Moon’s resources? "The Moon is a place where nations will have competing interests." - Dr Mark Hilborne The US, China & Russia race to build the first nuclear reactor on the Moon, raising questions about space law & cooperation. Read to learn more: 🔗 bit.ly/3H1ZtfH

bit.lyThe high-stakes race to build a nuclear reactor on the MOONAs NASA prepares to unveil plans for a nuclear reactor on the moon, experts warn that the world is now entering an increasingly risky space race.
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How can a great power contain rivals without ground war? Brendan Simms’s book review of Prof Andrew Lambert’s No More Napoleons highlights Britain’s use of naval power & alliances to manage Europe—drawing parallels to today’s US strategy in Ukraine. Read to learn more: bit.ly/4m0Hm8W

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How should the UK respond to the growing threat of space conflict? FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict." Read 👇 inews.co.uk/news/world/r...

inews.co.ukRussia and China could kick off war in space - here's how Britain can fight backMaj-Gen Paul Tedman, the head of UK Space Command, says the threat of war in space is 'here, now' - and growing

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Can Syria’s new government survive without legitimacy or control? In this article Dr Rob Geist Pinfold, examines how recent violence in Sweida reveals the risks of state failure if Damascus can’t build capacity and trust. 👉 Explore the article here: mecouncil.org/blog_posts/h...

mecouncil.orgHow Syria's New Government Risks Undermining ItselfSyria’s caretaker government is struggling to contain violence in Sweida and Latakia, exposing cracks in authority, legitimacy, and national unity.
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Does moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia make America safer — or more vulnerable? Prof Michael Clarke, Visiting Professor in the School of Security Studies, examines Trump’s claim and why it makes no strategic sense. 👉 Explore the article here: www.thetimes.com/us/american-...

thetimes.comWhy did Trump move his best nuclear deterrent? Not for strategic gainThe US president says he has deployed submarines closer to Russia — but this would only make the boats more vulnerable to attack
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❓ Could Trump "un-unite" Russia and China? Dr Geraint Hughes & Dr Zeno Leoni of the Defence Studies Dept compare Kissinger's overtures to China in 1972 with Trump's potential rapprochement with Russia today. Do conditions compare? 🔗👇 bit.ly/3U7aW0f #SinoRussia #TrumpDiplomacy #ReverseKissinger

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Dr Julia Balm, of the Freeman Air & Space Institute, shares insights into the increasing strategic relevance of space war

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How should the UK respond to the growing threat of space conflict? FASI's @nuclearbalm.bsky.social explains "The use of dual-use civilian space systems further complicates escalation, as interference may unintentionally draw private actors into conflict." Read 👇 inews.co.uk/news/world/r...

inews.co.ukRussia and China could kick off war in space - here's how Britain can fight backMaj-Gen Paul Tedman, the head of UK Space Command, says the threat of war in space is 'here, now' - and growing