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🎨 The Guardian (@theguardian.com) cartoonist Ella Baron’s exhibition reveals the unseen toll of the #UkraineWar through intimate drawings and testimonies—capturing trauma, memory & hope.🖊️ “There’s nothing left to draw of an amputated limb but memories.” — Ella Baron 🔗Register: bit.ly/4g99jJJ
Dr Domitilla Sagramoso discusses the broader implications of the #SCOSummit, noting that it sends a clear message that "the policy of the United States to decouple Russia from China is really not being very successful." ⏯️Watch:https://bit.ly/3UYuKUc #SCO2025 @dsagramoso.bsky.social
Dr Natasha Kuhrt describes the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (#SCO) as a "loose grouping" with "disparate interests", emphasising that it "is not an organisation like #NATO" & doesn't function as a collective security or defence alliance. ⏯️ bit.ly/45KkUeG #SCOSummit @natashakuhrt.bsky.social
Dr Lukasz Olejnik reveals that AI-driven propaganda systems can now be easily deployed, from laptops to cloud rentals. These systems, powered by small open language models, can generate political messaging with minimal human input. ➡️ bit.ly/4nar8dJ @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social #AI #Cybersecurity
EVENT: Joseph Torigian, Author of 'The Party's Interests Come First' will be discussing his new book about Xi Jinping's father, Xi Zhongxun. Join us 6-7pm, Friday 3 October, KCL Strand. Sign up to attend: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/book-...
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
📄Read the full analysis by Dr Zeno Leoni and Dr Geraint Hughes: “A ‘Reverse Kissinger’? Why Trump’s Anti-China Rapprochement with Russia Is Likely to Fail” ➡️ bit.ly/4lWoO9d
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
Canadian PM reiterates funding support for Ukraine including $3.5m for a project fighting WMD disinformation, co-led by Associate Prof Filippa Lentzos of the Department of War Studies. More: 🔗 bit.ly/4oY35At @filippalentzos.bsky.social #WMDDisinformation #Disinformation #Propaganda #WMD
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
RUSI @rusi.bsky.social invited experts to discuss strengthening UK cyber defences ahead of the new cyber strategy. Dr @joedevanny.bsky.social emphasises doing more with existing resources through strategic collaboration across government, industry & international partners. 🔗Read: bit.ly/423GwQT
🎧 New Podcast – The Untold Story of Chinese Naval Officers in D-Day 📺 Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/45QBng8 🎧 Listen to the podcast: ☁️ bit.ly/4678EoF 🟢 bit.ly/4lKUvSz 🍎 bit.ly/46cyFTq 📅 Just a few days left to catch the exhibition—don’t miss it! 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/46cIG36
Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social highlights a marked shift in perceptions of the Chinese military. Once seen as large but outdated, it is now “either reached or is nearing military parity” with the US in key areas, marking a “dramatic shift.” 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4n6i61p #ChinaMilitary #IndoPacific
Dr Joe Devanny (@joedevanny.bsky.social) explains that "using #foreignfighters is a way for #Russia to increase numbers while mitigating the domestic costs of the war." However, he adds that many have been recruited through coercion and false promises. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4mR1eeL #UkraineWar
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
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
Dr Natasha Kuhrt explores Russia’s economic influence amid the #UkraineWar and China’s growing investments in #CentralAsia. It also examines evolving security dynamics, with Russia’s traditional role challenged by China’s expanding engagement. 🔗Read more: bit.ly/4oIkHzV @natashakuhrt.bsky.social
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
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
Will the #Alaska summit change the course of the war in Ukraine? Prof Michael Clarke says Russia’s message has been consistent & grown tougher over time, while American preparations were chaotic, leading to ambiguity around the summit’s outcome. Watch: bit.ly/4mQENGL @mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social
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
What does the #Alaska summit suggest about US–Russia relations & global stability? “It tells the world that the Trump administration does not consider the Russian government to be an adversary, but a partner and perhaps a friend.” - Dr @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social 🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/trump-putin-...
Dr @paulmcgarr.bsky.social draws on newly declassified British documents to reveal how, during the #ColdWar, India’s Congress government, the CIA & British intelligence took covert actions to undermine the Communist Party of India in #Kerala in the late 1950s. Read more: bit.ly/3JjPwe6
The NuFor: Nuclear Forensics Conference 2025 is being held 7-9 October. We are proudly supporting this event! Find out more here: iop.eventsair.com/nufor2025/ #NuFor2025 #nuclearsecurity
How can #disinformation shape public perception? A report claiming Russia captured UK operatives was false. The image was AI-generated; the individuals don’t exist. "Disinformation doesn't need to be sophisticated to have an impact." - Dr @joedevanny.bsky.social. Read more: 🔗 bit.ly/4mFOdEQ
📄To understand more about the implications of AUKUS on global security, read the paper by Dr Sarah Tzinieris and Dr Zeno Leoni here: bit.ly/413kopm
As defence spending rises under #AUKUS, the revolving door raises concerns. Dr Sarah Tzinieris and Dr Zeno Leoni suggest projects like submarine shipbuilding can trigger powerful organisational & bureaucratic forces shaping long-term strategy. Read: bit.ly/4oCPTAU
What are the implications of Trump meeting Putin in #Alaska, a state once owned by Russia? "Trump is, once again, signalling the value he places on Putin's friendship. It's a profound humiliation for the US," says Dr @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social. Read more: bit.ly/3Jb0D9m
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
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
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
How did Britain avoid an existential crisis between Waterloo and WWI? In his new book No More Napoleons, Prof Andrew Lambert explores how naval strategy, geography and diplomacy kept Britain secure. Reviewed by Andrew Roberts in @thetls.bsky.social. Read the book review here: bit.ly/3J7xr2T
Is chaos in Gaza part of a deliberate strategy? In this Al Jazeera interview, Dr @Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer in International Security, examines how Israel’s “day-after plan” may involve long-term destabilisation intended to make Gaza unliveable. 👉📺Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD-f...
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
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
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...
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...
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-...
❓ 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
🌊 🪐 In this opinion piece for the Center for Maritime Strategy, Dr James Smith points to historical maritime strategy frameworks that could guide effective space strategy today READ 🔗 bit.ly/4faSLAu #SpaceStrategy #MaritimeStrategy #SeaToSpace
Dr Julia Balm, of the Freeman Air & Space Institute, shares insights into the increasing strategic relevance of space war
💭 In this commentary for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Dr Joe Devanny considers how effectively international efforts are improving global cyber diplomacy 👇 🔗 bit.ly/3ISa9xS #CyberDiplomacy #DigitalDiplomacy @carnegieendowment.org @joedevanny.bsky.social
"The F-35 is the best fighter around today... But AI will be able to do what human pilots can well before the next RAF fighter comes into service." - Prof Ken Payne shares in The Telegraph: 🔗 bit.ly/46w4x6m @indescribable.bsky.social #AIDefence #MilitaryInnovation #RAF
💭🖊️ The World Politics Review shares Philip Berry's opinion piece: ‘Ecuador’s Cocaine Trafficking Crisis Is a Problem for the U.K., Too,’ exploring what challenge this major hub in the global cocaine trade poses to the UK 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4maPbZt @wpr.bsky.social @drphilipaberry.bsky.social
❓ Is the current African peacekeeping strategy sufficient to contain Al-Shabaab? Professor Ashley Jackson quoted on the peacekeeping mission's instability in Kenya and Somalia 👇 🔗 bit.ly/3GYxiy6 #AlShabaab #DefenceAnalysis #Somalia #Kenya
"Rising desperation among the population could force [Hamas] to accept an interim deal to alleviate suffering." - Dr Andreas Krieg on what Gaza's humanitarian crisis could mean for a truce 👇 🔗 newscentral.africa/gaza-truce-t... @andreaskrieg.bsky.social #GazaCrisis #CeasefireTalks
"It's not enough but it's certainly an important starting point." - Dr Domitilla Sagramoso spoke to Deutsche Welle about what difference two German Patriot systems could make to Ukraine's defence. 🔗📽️ bit.ly/44MubCz @dsagramoso.bsky.social #UkraineWar #PatriotMissiles #Defence
❓ What do Israel's actions in Syria signal about its intentions? "This was not purely performative." - Dr Rob Geist Pinfold, King's Defence Studies lecturer, shares insights on Al Jazeera 🔗 📽️ bit.ly/44MfFuB #IsraelSyria #ConflictAnalysis #InternationalSecurity
🎉 Graduating at the Royal Festival Hall? Your Alumni Team is looking forward to welcoming all new King’s graduates into our global alumni community of 220,000+ people. Read more on the free benefits we offer to all our alumni: www.kcl.ac.uk/alumni/forever-kings-edge #ForeverKings 🦁
🛡️Join King's Digital Futures Institute for a panel event: Digital Futures of Security. Leading experts Tony Reeves (Deloitte), @cearadau.bsky.social, @lucavigano68.bsky.social discuss emerging technology in security. 📆| 23 July 2025 ⏰| 19.00 BST 📍| ONLINE 👇 bit.ly/4eTIQix #digitalfutures #KCL
Japan’s proposed transfer of 6 destroyers to the Philippines marks a potential step forward in regional defence cooperation. “This is an important test bed for how Japan transfers capability to a regional partner,” says Dr Alessio Patalano. Read more: bit.ly/40aQ8sm
Can defence innovation succeed without putting people first? In this #DefenceinDepth article @tarazammit.bsky.social questions whether the UK’s newly released #StrategicDefenceReview side-lines personnel and culture in favour of tech-driven priorities. Read it here: www.kcl.ac.uk/the-strategi...
🎙️New Podcast! @andreisoldatov.bsky.social & Irina Borogan join @drichterova.bsky.social to discuss their book Our Dear Friends in Moscow. They explore how fear, betrayal & moral choices shaped a generation of Russians. 🎧Listen now: ☁️ bit.ly/3GibvBf 🟢 bit.ly/4lNgNnf 🍎 bit.ly/4kt6Av2
🎥 Missed the event What is Peace Photography? Watch the full recording now: youtu.be/V2V7m6RMKy0?... 📸 Hear from international photographers using the camera as a tool for memory, dialogue, and peacebuilding in post-conflict communities. #PeacePhotography #ImagingPeace
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Under President Trump, the US intelligence community is facing significant changes, with an increasing focus on political loyalty over expertise. Prof David Gioe and Michael Hayden suggest this could increase intelligence failures. Read more: bit.ly/3GtitTS
📖 New Book Release! 📘 'Our Dear Friends in Moscow' by Irina Borogan and @andreisoldatov.bsky.social tells the powerful story of a hopeful generation in 1990s Russia—and how their dreams of democracy gave way to autocracy, fear and betrayal. Read their book here: bit.ly/4lyMaSe
🎉 Congratulations to Dr Vinicius de Carvalho, Reader in the School of Security Studies, awarded the title Commander of the Order of the Defence in Brazil — recognising exceptional service to Brazil’s national defence. #SecurityStudies #DefenceHonours #InternationalRecognition
🛡️How can we defend against economic warfare? Join senior leaders from government, finance, and defence at the Future of Security Conference, exploring the role of economic security in national defence. 📅24 July | 🕘09:00 | 📍Strand Campus 🎟️More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/futur...
Can photos of peace bridge division and build connection in times of conflict? Dr Tiffany Fairey (@warstudieskcl.bsky.social) explains how images, as unstable objects with no fixed meanings, help people to navigate difference and complex viewpoints⬇️ #OurDividedPlanet www.kcl.ac.uk/how-imaging-...
🚢 How is India navigating the Indo-Pacific amid shifting US politics? Join Dr Jagannath Panda for a roundtable on India’s evolving strategy between the Quad and a new ‘Squad’ in a Trump era. 📅 2 July | 🕚11:00 |📍Strand Campus & Online 🎟️Register here: bit.ly/4kkazKh
The UK Nuclear Deterrence Network is now accepting applications for the inaugural Deterrence Futures Fellowship. An 18-month programme for early- to mid-career professionals to explore the future of deterrence in UK & global security. 🕓 Application deadline: 2 July 2025 🔗Apply now: bit.ly/3TG5QYx
🎙️New Episode! Dr Tiffany Fairey & Dr Pamina Firchow join Prof Rachel Kerr to explore how photography & community-led research are reshaping peacebuilding from the ground up. 🎧 Listen now & discover #ImagingPeace ☁️ bit.ly/4l1fql0 🟢 bit.ly/4nxrJaq 🍎 bit.ly/44j9QU0
☢️ Could autonomous nuclear reactors pose new security threats? On this risk, Dr Ross Peel states: “Some developers want autonomous reactors... with no on-site staffing... driven entirely by remote control from a centralised operations room.” Read the article here: bit.ly/4nibvBQ
How is Israel’s grand strategy shifting—and what does it mean for the Middle East? In this new article, Dr Rob Geist Pinfold examines Israel’s move from status quo to a more aggressive posture—and the regional consequences that follow. 📖 Read the article: mecouncil.org/publication/...
The Strategic Intelligence for Senior Executives course equips you with the skills to navigate complex geopolitical challenges, manage risks & make strategic decisions that drive business success. 🗓️ 10 Sept 2025 🔗Discounts available until 31 July www.kcl.ac.uk/short-course...
Following a recent military clash, Indian and Pakistani delegations presented competing narratives in global capitals. Dr Walter Ladwig examines their contrasting strategies, contradictions and the diplomatic weight of what went unsaid. Read more: bit.ly/43Xbb3X
Russia’s war in Ukraine has passed 1 million casualties, says Kyiv. But experts caution that casualty figures are often inflated by both sides. “Even if you're on the ground, it's very difficult for you to count casualties.” - Dr Marina Miron Read more: bit.ly/3FTyJxh
What would Pakistan’s potential arms deal with China mean for South Asia’s security landscape? "This move will be read in Delhi as further evidence that Beijing is prepared to underwrite Pakistan’s military posture." - Dr Walter Ladwig Read more: bit.ly/3FUGyCM
Is Putin preparing to challenge Europe within three years? Dr @joedevanny.bsky.social highlights the deterrent effect of NATO, stating: "There is a difference between Putin being “ready” to use military force against Nato and his actually deciding to do it". Read more: bit.ly/3ZXE9Os
What does peace photography look like? Is it a genre, a method or a form of resistance?📸 Join Dr Tiffany Fairey & an international panel as we explore how photography can not only depict but actively shape peace in communities affected by conflict.💬 📅13 Jun | 💻Online Register! bit.ly/43HMnvr
⚓No More Napoleons: How did Britain manage Europe from Waterloo to WWI? Join Prof Andrew Lambert for the launch of the Corbett Sea Power Centre + the 2025 Peter N. Davies Lecture 🗓️18 June |17:15 | Strand Campus & Online 🎟️Free & open to all – Register: bit.ly/4kGshce
Big night at King’s on 26 June: Sir Philip Bobbitt joins us for this year’s Dockrill Lecture – The Bow of Odysseus He’ll be talking global security, defence, and the US role in sustaining a liberal world order in the era of the market state—drawing from his upcoming book. 🎟️Register: bit.ly/4jycTNt
How can governments & institutions balance transparency with legitimate collaboration? Dr @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social explores the UK's Foreign Influence Registration Scheme and similar systems worldwide, analysing their impact on media, academia, NGOs & more. Read the full article: bit.ly/3Zi7rXW
How Is Taiwan Turning to ‘Porcupine’ Tactics to Stall a Chinese Invasion? Professor Alessio Patalano tells the Wall Street Journal, “Using weapons that are cheaper to acquire and faster to deploy will be key to fending off China.” 📰Read more: bit.ly/3HDwPkG
⏰TODAY | Religion: part of the problem, or part of the solution? Professor Mohamed Abu-Nimer presents on the social consequences of religions & what more we can learn about them. 📅4 Jun | 🕠15:00 🔗 Event info: bit.ly/43kBNLU 💻 Join link: bit.ly/43BQNFn
Congratulations to Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social @NATO has featured his co-authored research paper in its #StrategicForesight manual. A fantastic example of how academic research from @KingsCollegeLon is shaping real-world #DefencePolicy. Full story 👉 bit.ly/43yxY4m #OurDividedPlanet
Research by Dr @drmazz.bsky.social explores how policing in Middle Eastern states serves not only as a tool of direct coercion but also reproduces structural & slow violence. Read to see how everyday policing practices shape political orders through exclusion: bit.ly/3Fg8tg8
Was Syria’s 2011 crackdown a desperate reaction—or a calculated strategy to provoke war and mobilise support? In his new paper, Dr Reinoud Leenders examines how Assad’s “calibrated-indiscriminate violence” fuelled militarisation and rallied support through fear. Read it here: bit.ly/4dnTMnY
How does collective memory shape the way communities rebuild after war? Dr Craig Larkin explores this in the new episode of the @csis.org Babel Podcast, reflecting on post-conflict recovery from Mosul to Beirut to Gaza. 🎧 Listen to the episode here: bit.ly/4kiz6jA
Sir Keir Starmer announces a boost in UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027, with a long-term goal of 3%, at #LDC2025 hosted at King's College London. "Mark my words the British defence industry will be the engine of national renewal,” he says. Read more: bit.ly/43tXqs3
Could Spain’s blackout really have been caused by a cyberattack? Senior Research Fellow Dr Lukasz Olejnik discusses the vulnerabilities of power systems and why large and synchronised attacks would be extremely difficult. Read the article: bit.ly/42QIRON
Why is Ukraine being overlooked in Trump’s US-Russia strategy? “For Trump, it’s more important to have good relations with Russia because they can settle other geopolitical things,” says Dr Marina Miron. “Ukraine is just not playing in that league,” she adds. Read: bit.ly/3GmqidT
New research by Dr Zeno Leoni and Maria Papageorgiou analyses the evolving threat perceptions of China among the Five Eyes allies. By examining national security documents, the study sheds light on how these nations view China's growing economic, military & technological power. ⬇️ bit.ly/42OdPHp
US peace talks hit setbacks after Zelenskyy refused to recognise Russia’s control over Crimea. Dr @bencenemeth.bsky.social describes it a “significant downgrading” of negotiations. “The US is not positioning itself as a neutral mediator,” adds Dr Németh. Read more: bit.ly/3Gqun0E
📌 How did Habyarimana’s assassination set the stage for decades of mistrust between Rwanda and Belgium? 🗣️ “The assassination of Juvenal Habyarimana on April 6 was the beginning of a dark chapter in Rwanda.” — Dr Jonathan Beloff 👉 Read the article: bit.ly/3GksjHg
🎙️NEW EPISODE! Experts share insights on Syrian rebels, exploring the motivations & values of the new rulers. "Governing a country is very difficult, almost more difficult than just capturing a country." Listen now: ☁️ bit.ly/4jA28dX 🟢 bit.ly/3Rlr3G8 🍎 bit.ly/3RpvjVb
Why do Indian MPs prioritise foreign policy—despite its low electoral salience? Dr Walter Ladwig analyses 10,000+ parliamentary questions to uncover surprising patterns in defence, oversight & democratic engagement.🗣️ Listen now: 🎧 bit.ly/4jFFFwh
🎙️Join Dr @paulmcgarr.bsky.social as he dives into the secretive world of espionage.🕵️♂️ From Trump’s clashes with the FBI to China’s spy network and the transformation of spying through smartphones—Dr McGarr unravels it all! 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/4lxDZ9D
Dr @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social suggests that Trump's focus on normalising relations with Russia, rather than "helping to create a just and lasting peace in Ukraine." "Ukraine & its European allies don’t seem minded to accept everything that Trump and Putin propose." Read more: bit.ly/4czuaE0
What’s behind the escalating violence & land seizures in the West Bank? "The war in Gaza is all but over. The main front now is the West Bank...the Israelis are trying to implement a big plan to empty it of its people and annex it." - Dr Ahron Bregman 👉 bit.ly/44rzBmx
Dr @lukaszolejnik.bsky.social explores the evolving threat of Russian cyberwarfare & its impact on European security. "Disinformation does not aim for instant change. The real deal is gradual influence including delicate shifts in narratives and fostering divisions." 📖Read: bit.ly/3Gbjgsg
How does slavery emerge and persist in war? A new £10M Leverhulme Centre will combine historical research, survivor accounts, satellite data and AI to understand patterns of slavery in conflict—and help forecast future risks. Learn more: bit.ly/3XWF299
📰 Very many thanks to @forbes.com Slovenskia & Milan Čupka for taking the time to discuss #WatchingTheJackals and #intelligencestudies. shorturl.at/x3LoO @warstudieskcl.bsky.social / @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social / @kcsi.uk / @camsecurity.bsky.social
How far will Russia go to avoid mobilisation? "They [Russia] are reluctant to kind of dig further into their own population...Any mercenaries that can plug that gap is good." - Dr @natashakuhrt.bsky.social Find out how Chinese are getting pulled into Putin’s war: ➡️https://bit.ly/4cy8UyJ
Can politics derail UK defence in Europe? “Europe is our continent, and European security is our interest. That will not change,” says Prof @ldfreedman.bsky.social . Prof Freedman insists that the UK’s fundamental security priorities would remain unchanged. Read more: bit.ly/4cwnRRF
How does India’s new Rambilli submarine base shift the naval power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific? "Facilities like Rambilli will help by magnifying the operational effectiveness of India’s nascent nuclear submarine fleet." - Dr Walter Ladwig Read more: bit.ly/4cvJMbL
Why is Moscow focusing on British & French intelligence?🤔 Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan explain that "Russian intelligence mandarins have always been obsessed with the British" while France has become a target due to its growing belief that it lures defectors. Read: bit.ly/3EsdrpA @cepa.org
Why is Britain projecting naval power in the Indo-Pacific during a war in Europe? Prof @mikeclarke2020s.bsky.social unpacks the strategic logic behind the UK’s carrier strike group deployment to the Indo-Pacific in the latest episode of the SiteRep Podcast 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/44oV1Rh
Dr @joedevanny.bsky.social explores the complex challenges facing the Omagh Bombing Inquiry: “There is huge expectation on the Inquiry, but it faces the very difficult task of making contextually complex, historical judgements." @instituteforgov.bsky.social Learn more: bit.ly/4lG3h5M