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:
- Generate new and relevant knowledge that will expand our understanding of global intelligence policies and practices (either via applied history or contemporary research);
- Build a robust network of scholars, experts, and practitioners ready to discuss and disseminate this knowledge via educational and outreach activities;
- 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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Publications
To review all KCSI publications, please click here.
Activities

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 He discusses hitherto unpublished materials buried deep in intelligence archives that shine a new light on the special operations in war-time Norway.

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) –...

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...

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.

Events

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.

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.

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.

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.
Publications
To review all KCSI publications, please click here.
Activities

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.

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) –...

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...

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.

Events

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.

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.

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.

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.