In this week’s episode, we’re bringing you an interview with War Studies alumnus Dr Frank Ledwidge. Dr Ledwidge is currently a lecturer at the Royal Air Force College Cranwell and author of three books. His latest book is called ‘Rebel Law: Insurgents, Courts and Justice in Modern Conflict’.

In this interview, Dr. Ledwidge reflects on his time at King’s College London, his career, and his latest book ‘Rebel Law’ and argues that dispute resolution is part of any society.


UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR STUDIES

THE CUTTING OUT OF THE FRENCH CORVETTE

Speaker Sim Comfort - Britain feared invasion but how could the French invade if they couldn't even protect their own ships in their own harbours?
The Cutting out of La Chevrette at Brest, 21 July 1801 remains one of the greatest small ship actions of all time. The action is detailed in the painting of that name by de Loutherbourg, which has secrets not before revealed!

25th May 2017 (17:15-19:00)
War Studies Meeting Room (K6.07)
Registration URL: bit.ly/2p3Y9OE

BLITZED: DRUGS IN NAZI GERMANY

Was Hitler an addict? Were his troops fighting whilst high on crystal meth? Join author Norman Ohler for discussion of his provocative new book on the use of drugs in Nazi Germany. While drugs cannot on their own explain the events of the Second World War or its outcome, Ohler shows, they change our understanding of it. Blitzed forms a crucial missing piece of the story."

31st May 2017 (12:30-14:00)
Council Room (K2.29) Strand Campus

GLOBALISATION, IDENTITY AND WAR

In an ever more globalised world, how are changing identities influencing the world of conflict? Organised by Project for the study of 21st Century (PS21) Speakers include Mary Kaldor, Theo Farrell, Patrick Bury and Ziya Merel.

31st May 2017 (18:00-19:30)
S-2.08 Strand Building Strand Campus

This podcast was produced by Ivan Seifert.