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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

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In the second episode of The Helsinki Brief: Inside Finnish Intelligence and Security, the focus is on intelligence culture in Finland, explored within the wider context of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) and how it operates. Dr ... more

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In this episode, Dr Nafees Hamid speaks with Michael Shipler, King’s College London War Studies alumnus and Vice President of Leadership Development & Partnerships at Search for Common Ground (SFCG), the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organi... more

Dr Nils Mallock joins Dr Rajan Basra to discuss his research on the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and the effect their presence has on political protest behaviour. These settlements are widely considered to be illegal und... more

In this episode, Dr Pablo de Orellana, Senior Lecturer in International Relations, is joined by journalist and Emmy-nominated producer Nora Neus to discuss her book "24 Hours at the Capitol: An Oral History of the January 6th Insurrection". Drawing o... more

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Michael Shipler
Vice President of Leadership and Networks at Search for Common Ground
Search for Common Ground
Episode: Leadership in a divided world
Dr. Nils Mallock
Research fellow on Xcept, studied the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank
King's College London
Episode: Does the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank pose a threat to long-term peace for Palestine and Israel?
Nora Neus
Journalist, Emmy-nominated producer, and writer
Episode: 24 Hours at the Capitol: Nora Neus on January 6, the Far Right and American Nationalism
Hannamiina Tanninen
An intelligence analyst in SUPO, at Finland's Security and Intelligence Service.
Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
Episode: The Helsinki Brief: Inside Finnish Intelligence and Security
Professor Roddy Brett
Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Director of the Global Insecurity Centre at the University of Bristol.
University of Bristol
Episode: Victim-centred peacemaking: How victim inclusion shaped Colombia’s Santos-FARC peace process
Dr. Gary Buck
Operational psychologist and author focusing on military decision making
Episode: A Risk Too Far: The Psychology Behind Operation Market Garden
Dr. Tim Stevens
Co-editor of the Research Handbook on Cyberwarfare, Reader in International Security
King's College London, Department of War Studies
Episode: Inside cyberwarfare: Navigating the digital battlefield
Tim Willasey-Wilsey
Visiting Professor of War Studies at King's College London, former UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office officer
Royal United Services Institute
Episode: The Spy and the Devil: The forgotten MI6 agent who changed British intelligence
Irina Borogan
Veteran Russian investigative journalist and Senior Fellow at the Centre for European Policy Analysis.
Centre for European Policy Analysis
Episode: Our Dear Friends in Moscow: Journalism, fear, and betrayal in the age of Putin

Hosts

Dr Nafees Hamid
Co-PI and Research and Policy Director of the Xcept Research Programme; King's College London
Dr Rajan Basra
Research fellow on the Xcept program; King's College London
Paul McGarr
Lecturer in Intelligence Studies, War Studies; King's College London
Daniela Richterová
Senior Lecturer in Intelligence Studies, War Studies; King's College London
Thea Gioe
Host and Visiting Fellow; Centre for the Study of Intelligence; King's College London

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
  • Great stuff!

    Podcast Addict
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    mowgli
    2 months ago
  • Too woke

    This podcast pushes a specific narrative. Muscle discussions are one-sided and not grounded in any reality

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    apt6ix
    United States4 years ago
  • Taste

    Good interviews and great intro music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuauhtémoc Gutiérrez
    Mexico5 years ago
  • Diversity of Opinion?

    Is it even possible anymore to have nuanced discussions on issues and not straight pandering to a tribe? This podcast is terrible.

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    J Montell
    United States5 years ago
  • Perfect for Fans of The Americans

    Expert knowledge but easy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Muyserin
    Germany5 years ago

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#228
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24 Hours at the Capitol: Nora Neus on January 6, the Far Right and American Nationalism
Q: Will this happen again and how might it happen next time?
There's a concern about whether Donald Trump will run for a third term, which could escalate tensions further, depending on how events unfold leading up to the next election.
24 Hours at the Capitol: Nora Neus on January 6, the Far Right and American Nationalism
Q: What is the role of social media in the January 6th events?
Social media allowed for the rapid organization and mobilization of supporters, contributing to the insurrection's planning and execution.
24 Hours at the Capitol: Nora Neus on January 6, the Far Right and American Nationalism
Q: How do you see the far-right movement in the United States leading up to, and then after, January 6th?
The far-right movement has been gaining momentum since the 1980s and 1990s, but particularly grew in prominence with Trump's election, which allowed these groups to feel legitimized and mainstream.
Victim-centred peacemaking: How victim inclusion shaped Colombia’s Santos-FARC peace process
Q: Did the victims' delegations actually change the substance, the content of what went into the peace agreement?
Yes, they significantly contributed to shaping the details of the peace accord, particularly regarding victims' rights and included stipulations directly extracted from their testimonies.
Victim-centred peacemaking: How victim inclusion shaped Colombia’s Santos-FARC peace process
Q: Can you, as briefly as is reasonable, explain the background of the 2016 peace agreement, who were the parties that were involved, a little bit about the conflict and the negotiation, and also about who the victims were in this conflict?
Professor Brett provides an overview of Colombia's long history of political violence, the multi-faceted armed conflict, and the diverse actors involved, as well as the immense number of victims affected across the years.

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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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