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War Studies

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 st... Read more

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Five years in terrorist captivity with Shahbaz Taseer

Five years in terrorist captivity with Shahbaz Taseer

Please note that this episode contains material of a highly sensitive nature including kidnapping, violence and abuse th... Read more

18 Jul 2023

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Society, Sacrifice, and Devotion

Society, Sacrifice, and Devotion

‘I think people are willing to sacrifice, and go through all sorts of pain, but it can’t just be for oneself. There has ... Read more

8 Jun 2023

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