
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 | 187 | Founded | 16 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode, Dr Nafees Hamid speaks with Dr Craig Larkin (Research Lead on Memory and Conflict for the XCEPT research programme), Dr Clara Voyvodic (Lecturer in Peace Studies at the University of Bradford), and Maria El Sammak (XCEPT Research Ass... more
In the second 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 Jamie Irwin (War Studies, 2000-2003), who served with t... more
In May 2025 Ella Baron, a political cartoonist at The Guardian, travelled to Ukraine to record and reflect on the human impact of war. In collaboration with NGO Médecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), Ella met patients in a rehabilitation centre for war vete... more
In the inaugural edition of the War Studies War Stories podcast series, hosted by King’s alumni Rupert Lane and Nick Denning (War Studies, 2002-2005), Ru and Nick briefly explain what they’re looking to achieve in this series, through the use of King... more
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This series explores security studies, conflict, and international relations through rigorous research and expert commentary from a leading academic center. Episodes cover topics like peacebuilding, intelligence, cyber warfare, historical military operations, and the politics of conflict, with guests ranging from policy researchers and historians to journalists and practitioners. The show tends to feature in-depth analyses, firsthand case studies, and discussions about the implications of security policy for civilians and governments alike. A noteworthy trait is its strong academic backbone from a renowned defense studies program, which can attract listeners seeking evidence-based insight and scholarly perspectives on global security issues... more
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Recent guests on War Studies include:
1. Craig Larkin
2. Clara Voyvodic
3. Maria El Sammak
4. Unnamed Colombian case study ( Jose Gutierrez referenced)
5. Jamie Irwin
6. Ella Baron
7. Nick Denning
8. Michael Shipler
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