
Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 191 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In the fourth edition of the King’s College London War Studies War Stories podcast miniseries, hosted by King’s alumni Rupert Lane and Nick Denning (BA War Studies, 2002-2005), Ru and Nick speak to Dr. Tiania Stevens (MA War Studies, 2007-2008), who ... more
In the third edition of the King’s College London War Studies War Stories podcast miniseries, hosted by King’s alumni Rupert Lane and Nick Denning (War Studies, 2002-2005), Ru and Nick speak to Rory Moylan (War Studies, 2002-2005), who worked as a hu... more
In this third episode of The Helsinki Brief: Inside Finnish Intelligence and Security, Dr Paul McGarr (King’s College London) is joined again by Hannamiina Tanninen of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO) to explore Finland’s 'compreh... more
In this episode, Colin Smith, co-ordinator of the UN Security Council’s 1267/1988 Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, joins Tim Willasey-Wilsey, King’s Visiting Professor, Graham Aikin, PhD researcher at King’s, and Dr Paul McGarr, Lect... more
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This show centers on security studies, conflict, and international relations, featuring in-depth conversations with academics, policy researchers, journalists, and military professionals. Episodes explore topics from nostalgia and peacebuilding in post-conflict settings to frontline leadership, intelligence culture, and the ethics of war reporting, often pairing case studies with theoretical framing. A notable strength is the breadth of guests from King's College London and partner institutions, offering rigorous analysis alongside firsthand war experiences and investigative journalism. The format tends to blend historical reflection, policy implications, and practical insights for decision-makers and scholars alike, with occasional focus o... more
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Recent guests on War Studies include:
1. Tiania Stevens
2. Rory Moylan
3. Colin Smith
4. Graham Aikin
5. Craig Larkin
6. Clara Voyvodic
7. Maria El Sammak
8. Unnamed Colombian case study ( Jose Gutierrez referenced)
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