King’s College London has a long history of studying war and conflict. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Department of War Studies, our annual School of Security Studies Research Conference gives us the chance to reflect on that tradition and chart a course for the decades ahead.
In the year that conventional warfare returned to Europe, with President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, our scholars will revisit some timeless themes. Among other issues, panels will explore coercion and the risks of escalation, ask questions about international law and humanitarianism, and discuss the role of international institutions in providing security.
We will also reflect on some important changes in the experience of modern conflict, such as the impact of new technologies, and grapple with major challenges to international security, like climate change, that will only become more acute in years to come.
This online conference takes place on 8-9 June. You can register your place on Zoom.