The Forum for Private Security Research acts as a focal point of connectivity for students, academics, policymakers, industry practitioners, military professionals and others who have a research interest in the private security sector.
As part of the School of Security Studies at King's, the Forum for Private Security Research is ideally positioned to act as a catalyst for academic advancement in this important arena of research. In a rapidly changing security landscape, there has never been a more important time to analyse and understand this fascinating industry.
The Forum for Private Security Research also produces a series of online podcasts with leading researchers both within the King’s College London and around the world, as well as with industry practitioners and other authoritative actors to generate insight and catalyse debate while acting as a globally significant resource to inform policy analysis, stimulate strategic thinking and engage private security practitioners.
Online Archive
The Forum for Private Security Research Online Archive contains a collection of materials relevant for the Forum’s research area, including Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office files, Cabinet Office files, and Ministry of Defence files etc.
If you have any comments on the content of the Online Archive or suggestions about materials you would like to see added, please let us know.
Currently, the Online Archive is only available to students enrolled at King’s College London, School of Security Studies.
Our Partners
SCEG - Security in Complex Environments Group
ISOA - International Stability Operations Association
ICoCA -International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers Association
IISS - International Institute for Strategic Studies
ASIS - ASIS International
BSIA - British Security Industry Association
IPSA - International Professional Security Association
SIA - UK & US Security Industry Association
Group leads
Helene Olsen
Lecturer in Defence Studies
Christopher Kinsey
Reader