Summary: 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.
