The International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) is a world-class and internationally acclaimed academic research centre based in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London.
Working across a number of different academic disciplines and in several languages, ICSR conducts thematic research on some of the world’s most pressing issues. Our researchers are often among the first to discover new trends, identify emerging patterns, and have harnessed the capacity of ‘big data’ to bring an empirical understanding to the study of international security and terrorism issues.
Our research is not just evidence-led and underwritten by rigorous academic methods but is also developed with both government and industry in mind. As a result, our findings always have a sharp policy focus, allowing practitioners to better understand how academic research can be implemented in the real world.
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News
New War Studies Podcast episode reveals how trauma drives violence and peace in conflict zones
How could a traumatic experience lead to radicalisation? Are there interventions to prevent extremism in conflict zones? These are some of the questions that...

The ongoing political consequences of the pandemic
A new podcast episode looks at the huge political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and how its effects are still being felt at every level around the...

New research project examines what drives people to violence while others choose peace
King's College London leads on ground-breaking research that explores violent and peaceful behaviour in conflict zones.

Students explore virtual reality as a tool in conflict prevention
Can virtual reality be used as a successful advocacy tool to raise awareness of global challenges? War Studies staff and PhD students got to find out last...

Events

What Next for Syria: Options, Opportunities & Challenges
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a major two-day conference, discussing the future of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
Please note: this event has passed.

King's Experts Series: Peace and security in a turbulent world
We live in a turbulent world, where uncertainties surrounding peace, security, and the prosperity of societies are ever-growing.
Please note: this event has passed.

The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State: Within and Beyond the Caliphate
While the roles and activities of foreign, Islamic State-affiliated women have garnered significant attention, the experiences of local civilian populations...
Please note: this event has passed.

The Global Coalition against Daesh: Countering Terrorism Beyond the Battlefield – Achievements, Research, and Future Directions
Co-hosted by ICSR and the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University (PoE) in association with the Global Coalition’s Counter Daesh...
Please note: this event has passed.

Rethinking Resilience: Social reconstruction in Iraq and Ukraine
This webinar will bring together experts on Iraq and Ukraine to discuss the challenges of reconstructing a post-conflict society.
Please note: this event has passed.
News
New War Studies Podcast episode reveals how trauma drives violence and peace in conflict zones
How could a traumatic experience lead to radicalisation? Are there interventions to prevent extremism in conflict zones? These are some of the questions that...

The ongoing political consequences of the pandemic
A new podcast episode looks at the huge political consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic and how its effects are still being felt at every level around the...

New research project examines what drives people to violence while others choose peace
King's College London leads on ground-breaking research that explores violent and peaceful behaviour in conflict zones.

Students explore virtual reality as a tool in conflict prevention
Can virtual reality be used as a successful advocacy tool to raise awareness of global challenges? War Studies staff and PhD students got to find out last...

Events

What Next for Syria: Options, Opportunities & Challenges
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a major two-day conference, discussing the future of Syria after the fall of the Assad regime.
Please note: this event has passed.

King's Experts Series: Peace and security in a turbulent world
We live in a turbulent world, where uncertainties surrounding peace, security, and the prosperity of societies are ever-growing.
Please note: this event has passed.

The Unforgotten Women of the Islamic State: Within and Beyond the Caliphate
While the roles and activities of foreign, Islamic State-affiliated women have garnered significant attention, the experiences of local civilian populations...
Please note: this event has passed.

The Global Coalition against Daesh: Countering Terrorism Beyond the Battlefield – Achievements, Research, and Future Directions
Co-hosted by ICSR and the Program on Extremism at The George Washington University (PoE) in association with the Global Coalition’s Counter Daesh...
Please note: this event has passed.

Rethinking Resilience: Social reconstruction in Iraq and Ukraine
This webinar will bring together experts on Iraq and Ukraine to discuss the challenges of reconstructing a post-conflict society.
Please note: this event has passed.