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In conversation with Rich Preston, BBC News Presenter and King's Alumni Award winner

October 29, 2026 · 33 min

Following acceptance of his King's Alumni Award, Hermione Dadone, Communications Manager for the School of Security Studies talks to BBC News Presenter Rich Preston about his career in international journalism, his experience of studying…
War Stories, Episode 7: A Navy Officer responding to humanitarian crises in the Mediterranean, 2014-2015.

October 20, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

In the seventh 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), we take to the seas with Andrew Young (BA War Studies…
Biosecurity in an Age of Disinformation

October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

What happens when public health, biology and conflict meet? In this episode of the War Studies Podcast, Dr Julia Pearce is joined by Dr Filippa Lentzos and Dr Gemma Bowsher from King’s College London to explore the changing landscape of…
The Brazillian Marine Corps Today

September 29, 2026 · 54 min

In this episode of the War Studies Podcast, PhD student Charlotte Bascaule speaks with Admiral Carlos Chagas Viana Braga, Commandant of the Brazilian Marine Corps. They discuss changes to the Brazilian Marine Corps, new technologies…
War Stories, Episode 6: A British Infantry Commander in Urban Combat, Iraq, 2007

September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

In the sixth 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), Nick hosts and Rupert takes to the guest seat to speak about…

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The Divided Brain with Dr Iain McGilchrist

August 18, 2026 · 51 min

In this episode of the Breaking Cycles of Conflict mini-series, XCEPT's Dr Nafees Hamid talks to Dr Iain McGilchrist – psychiatrist, philosopher, neuroscientist and author of The Master and His Emissary and The Matter with Things – about…
War Stories, Episode 5: An Indian Army officer in counter-insurgency operations, Assam, 2010-2012

August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

In the fifth 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 with Aravind Rajendran (MA Conflict, Security…
A Journalist on the frontline of the 'War on Terror', Iraq and Afghanistan, 2001-2010

July 15, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

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…
War Stories, Episode 3: A Humanitarian in a conflict zone, Afghanistan and Ukraine, 2009-2021

June 25, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

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…
The Helsinki Brief, Episode 3: Finland's Comprehensive Security Model

June 12, 2026 · 49 min

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…
Afghanistan: 25 Years After 9/11. On the Brink of Another Crisis?

May 27, 2026 · 55 min

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…
Nostalgia - Shared Histories, Divided Futures

May 8, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

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…

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About the show

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 relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live in and the world we want to live in. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please rate and review us on your preferred podcast provider – it really helps us reach more listeners. The School of Security Studies harnesses the depth and breadth of expertise across War Studies and Defence Studies to produce world-leading research and teaching on issues of global security that develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. Visit our website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/security-studies Sign up to our mailing list: https://kcl.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cc0521a63c9b286223dea9d18&id=730233761d DISCLAIMER: Any information, statements or opinions contained in these podcasts are those of the individual speakers. They do not represent the opinions of the Department of War Studies or King's College London.