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KCSI Mission Statement

Understanding intelligence and its role in statecraft or society has never been more important. The King’s Centre for the Study of Intelligence (KCSI), works to enhance our knowledge of intelligence from an international perspective, and to build new networks interested in the future of global intelligence and international security. KCSI brings together a diverse group of leading scholars, practitioners, visiting fellows, and doctoral researchers from four continents, to generate research and insight that can help future leaders, governments, NGOs, businesses and the public better understand and navigate the challenges and opportunities of the evolving global security environment.

The Centre’s key aims are to:

  1. Generate new and relevant knowledge that will expand our understanding of global intelligence policies and practices (either via applied history or contemporary research);
  2. Build a robust network of scholars, experts, and practitioners ready to discuss and disseminate this knowledge via educational and outreach activities;
  3. Facilitate an informed discussion about the various ways intelligence contributes to government decision making, as well as the challenges of running a lawful and effective intelligence community.

In addition to research and publications, KCSI regularly hosts thematic panels and talks, workshops, seminars, mentoring sessions and conferences. Students enrolled in the prestigious MA in Intelligence and International Security get a front row seat to these discussions and debates.

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People

Moira Andrews

Visiting Professor

Visiting Research Fellow

Gill Bennett

Visiting Research Fellow

Irina Borogan

Visiting fellow

Berenice Burnett

PhD Candidate

Peter  Busch

Senior Lecturer

Publications

To review all KCSI publications, please click here.

Activities

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Intelligence and the War Studies Podcast

Discover episodes of the War Studies podcast featuring members of KISG. Professor Michael Goodman, discusses the individuals who turned traitor against their own country to spy for the other side during the Cold War. Dr Tony Insall speaks about his new book ‘Secret Alliances: Special Operations and Intelligence in Norway 1940-1945’. He discusses hitherto unpublished materials buried deep in intelligence archives that shine a new light on the special operations in war-time Norway.

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Women's Intelligence Network

The Women’s Intelligence Network (WIN) connects, supports, and promotes female scholars who work in the field of Intelligence Studies. WIN organises brown-bag lunches on the theme of female scholar presenters, gender and intelligence research topics and problems faced by women in their professional advancement.

News

British & Norwegian Intelligence Directors reaffirm strategic cooperation in live address at King's

The Director of the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) – Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes – and the Chief of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) –...

Professor Wyn Bowen, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, Sir Richard Moore, Lord Simon Stevens in Bush House Auditorium

The Spy and the Devil: Visiting Professor of War Studies tells the remarkable story of the MI6 agent who spied on Hitler

The covert activities of an MI6 secret agent who monitored Adolf Hitler and his inner circle between the World Wars was the subject of an engaging book launch...

Tim Wilsey Spy & Devil book signing

Professor Michael Goodman elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor Michael Goodman has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS) in its latest round of appointments.

Michael Goodman AcSS Fellowship banner

Events

01Apr

Book Launch: 'Intelligence and Contemporary Conflict: Communication in Diplomacy, Statecraft and War'

Book Launch: 'Intelligence and Contemporary Conflict: Communication in Diplomacy, Statecraft and War' by Matthew Hefler

Please note: this event has passed.

18Nov

KCSI Sem­i­nar: The Pres­i­den­t’s Kill List by Luca Trenta

Join us for Luca Trenta's talk on his new book 'The President's Kill List: Assassination and US Foreign Policy since 1945'.

Please note: this event has passed.

04Nov

KCSI Sem­i­nar: Nav­i­gat­ing Lead­er­ship in Nation­al Secu­ri­ty and Intelligence

Gain insight into the challenges of leadership in national security and intelligence as panelists discuss real-world dilemmas and the importance of...

Please note: this event has passed.

21Oct

Kjetil Hatle­brekke Book Prize Cer­e­mo­ny & Reception

Join us to celebrate the Kjetil Hatlebrekke Prize winners Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya and Dr. Olga Bertelsen as they discuss their award-winning books on...

Please note: this event has passed.

People

Moira Andrews

Visiting Professor

Visiting Research Fellow

Gill Bennett

Visiting Research Fellow

Irina Borogan

Visiting fellow

Berenice Burnett

PhD Candidate

Peter  Busch

Senior Lecturer

Publications

To review all KCSI publications, please click here.

Activities

Thumbnail Podcast
Intelligence and the War Studies Podcast

Discover episodes of the War Studies podcast featuring members of KISG. Professor Michael Goodman, discusses the individuals who turned traitor against their own country to spy for the other side during the Cold War. Dr Tony Insall speaks about his new book ‘Secret Alliances: Special Operations and Intelligence in Norway 1940-1945’. He discusses hitherto unpublished materials buried deep in intelligence archives that shine a new light on the special operations in war-time Norway.

giwl-wall-of-women-professors
Women's Intelligence Network

The Women’s Intelligence Network (WIN) connects, supports, and promotes female scholars who work in the field of Intelligence Studies. WIN organises brown-bag lunches on the theme of female scholar presenters, gender and intelligence research topics and problems faced by women in their professional advancement.

News

British & Norwegian Intelligence Directors reaffirm strategic cooperation in live address at King's

The Director of the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) – Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes – and the Chief of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) –...

Professor Wyn Bowen, Vice Admiral Nils Andreas Stensønes, Sir Richard Moore, Lord Simon Stevens in Bush House Auditorium

The Spy and the Devil: Visiting Professor of War Studies tells the remarkable story of the MI6 agent who spied on Hitler

The covert activities of an MI6 secret agent who monitored Adolf Hitler and his inner circle between the World Wars was the subject of an engaging book launch...

Tim Wilsey Spy & Devil book signing

Professor Michael Goodman elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor Michael Goodman has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (AcSS) in its latest round of appointments.

Michael Goodman AcSS Fellowship banner

Events

01Apr

Book Launch: 'Intelligence and Contemporary Conflict: Communication in Diplomacy, Statecraft and War'

Book Launch: 'Intelligence and Contemporary Conflict: Communication in Diplomacy, Statecraft and War' by Matthew Hefler

Please note: this event has passed.

18Nov

KCSI Sem­i­nar: The Pres­i­den­t’s Kill List by Luca Trenta

Join us for Luca Trenta's talk on his new book 'The President's Kill List: Assassination and US Foreign Policy since 1945'.

Please note: this event has passed.

04Nov

KCSI Sem­i­nar: Nav­i­gat­ing Lead­er­ship in Nation­al Secu­ri­ty and Intelligence

Gain insight into the challenges of leadership in national security and intelligence as panelists discuss real-world dilemmas and the importance of...

Please note: this event has passed.

21Oct

Kjetil Hatle­brekke Book Prize Cer­e­mo­ny & Reception

Join us to celebrate the Kjetil Hatlebrekke Prize winners Dr. Dheeraj Paramesha Chaya and Dr. Olga Bertelsen as they discuss their award-winning books on...

Please note: this event has passed.