Podcast: Security Studies and Understanding Complex Conflicts

Description: In this edition of the War Studies podcast, you will first hear from Prof. Wyn Bowen, Head of the School of Security Studies at King's College London, about the purposes and aims of the School, as well as the Understanding Complex Conflict research event. On 13 June, the Understanding Complex Conflict event will consist of two panels, each respectively dedicated to the First World War and the conflict in Syria. In the second segment of this podcast, you will hear from several of our academics from both the Defense and War Studies Departments who will be presenting their research at the Understanding Complex Conflict event. Interviewees: Professor Wyn Bowen, Head, School of Security Studies Helen McCartney: ‘Commemoration and the First World War in Britain’. Bill Philpott: 'A Complex Security Challenge: Resolving the First World War'. David Whetham: 'Choosing sides: exploring the ethics of alliances and third party support in Syria' Reinoud Leenders: ‘With Friends like These: Iran and the outsourcing of state violence in the Syrian war’ ____________________________ Event details: Understanding Complex Conflicts 13 June, 1:00pm | Strand | RSVP: bit.ly/2IJfXZQ As the seven-year war in Syria continues, and the centenary of the First World War approaches a close, the School of Security Studies, King’s College London, invites you to hear from our academics about the complexities of the two conflicts. Whether you are a current or prospective student at King’s, from Whitehall, the media or the wider public, this event will expand your knowledge and understanding of two of the most complex conflicts in history. The event will comprise panels on the First World War and the Syria conflict addressing a range of topics from military innovation, ethics, the use of chemical weapons and commemoration, to the impact of social media, the outsourcing of violence, and war’s end. The event will also encompass a concurrent and more broadly focused poster session on understanding the complexities of conflict and security.

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Welcome to the War Studies podcast. We bring you world-leading research from the School of Security Studies at King’s College London, the largest community of scholars in the world dedicated to the study of all aspects of security, defence and international relations. We aim to explore the complex realm of conflict and uncover the challenges at the heart of navigating world affairs and diplomatic relations, because we believe the study of war is fundamental to understanding the world we live in and the world we want to live in. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please rate and review us on your preferred podcast provider – it really helps us reach more listeners. The School of Security Studies harnesses the depth and breadth of expertise across War Studies and Defence Studies to produce world-leading research and teaching on issues of global security that develops new empirical knowledge, employs innovative theory, and addresses vital policy issues. Visit our website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/security-studies Sign up to our mailing list: https://kcl.us15.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=cc0521a63c9b286223dea9d18&id=730233761d DISCLAIMER: Any information, statements or opinions contained in these podcasts are those of the individual speakers. They do not represent the opinions of the Department of War Studies or King's College London.