Questions about the future of war are a regular feature of political debate, strategic analysis, and popular fiction. Where should we look for new dangers? What cunning plans might an aggressor have in mind? What are the best forms of defence? How might peace be preserved or conflict resolved?

Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman is Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King's College London. He addresses these questions in his new book "The Future of War: A History".

In this podcast, we are bringing you an exclusive interview with Professor Freedman talking about why studying wars and predicting future wars is so difficult.



UPCOMING EVENTS AT KING'S COLLEGE LONDON:

SOLDIERS IN REVOLT: ARMY MUTINIES IN AFRICA
Dr Maggie Dwyer (Edinburgh) discusses her original research and new book 'Soldiers in Revolt' on the understudied phenomenon of military mutinies in Africa.

16th October 2017 (12:30-14:00)
Franklin Wilkins Building 1.10
Registration URL: http://bit.ly/2f3zGmV


RESISTANCE TO THE IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL: RUSSIAN, CHINESE, AND EUROPEAN POWER CLASHES WITH A NEW US ADMINISTRATION
Dr Moritz Pieper provides an overview of the role of Russia and China in the negotiations leading up to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. He then assesses the survivability of the Iran deal in light of current shifts in US foreign policy.

16th October 2017 (18:15-19:30)
Bush House Lecture Theatre
Registration URL: http://bit.ly/2xncjOT



This podcast was produced by Ivan Seifert.