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Dear colleagues, Joao Vitor Tossini, William S. Moreira, Sarah Tzinieris and myself have co-authored a paper for the TWQ on the strategic importance of the wider South Atlantic region. It is available here:  tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

What does the US-South Korea shipbuilding deal mean? "The US Navy will benefit from increased availability of ships...it could accelerate the growth of its fleet. This can help Washington maintain its global maritime dominance." - Dr Bence Németh Read: bit.ly/42D9FTI

Why does U.S. maritime power matter to South Korea’s national security? Dr Bence Németh, Senior Lecturer explains: “A strong U.S. Navy is also crucial for South Korean national security, as it helps deter North Korean aggression.” Read the article: bit.ly/4coOrw2

Why does U.S. maritime power matter to South Korea’s national security? Dr Bence Németh, Senior Lecturer explains: “A strong U.S. Navy is also crucial for South Korean national security, as it helps deter North Korean aggression.” Read the article: bit.ly/4coOrw2

The United States is looking to South Korea as it tries to boost shipbuilding capacity in response to the “desperate reality” of China’s rapid navy build-up. South Korean shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) on Monday said it had signed a memorandum of

Our paper "The Five Eyes Allies and China: Assessing Threat Perceptions and Power Dynamics" is out in Journal of Chinese Political Science! It offers a granular picture of the 5👁️s 🇭🇲🇨🇦🇬🇧🇳🇿🇺🇲 perspectives of 🇨🇳 - drawing on a long list of strategic documents since 2008 processed through coding.

Could NATO peacekeeping be the solution to Ukraine's conflict? "Russian President Vladimir Putin has so far ruled out signing a peace deal that includes Western forces in Ukraine." - Dr Bence Németh Read more: bit.ly/4cx9FI8

The US is free to ignore Europe, but it also has less leverage without Europe. A deal w/out a European coalition (land, air or naval) in Ukraine is less attractive to Ukraine. A deal w/out European sanctions relief is less attractive to Russia. This is limited but real leverage.

With key envoys pull out, can the US still lead peace efforts if it’s no longer seen as neutral? "This is not just about diplomacy fatigue. It also signals a hard pivot: The US is not positioning itself as a neutral mediator." - Dr Bence Németh Read: bit.ly/3Gqun0E

US peace talks hit setbacks after Zelenskyy refused to recognise Russia’s control over Crimea. Dr Bence Németh describes it a “significant downgrading” of negotiations. “The US is not positioning itself as a neutral mediator,” adds Dr Németh. Read: ➡️ bit.ly/3Gqun0E

Very problematic article. It conveys a lot of confidence on realm that is, by definition, shaped by uncertainty - war. It's important to discuss priorities and trade-offs in defense spending, especially given that it faces budget constraints. ft.com/content/11a6b8…

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Bence Németh! NATO has featured his co-authored research paper in its #StrategicForesight manual. A fantastic example of how academic research from King's College London is shaping real-world #DefencePolicy. Full story 👉 bit.ly/43yxY4m

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Bence Németh! NATO has featured his co-authored research paper in its #StrategicForesight manual. A fantastic example of how academic research from King's College London is shaping real-world #DefencePolicy. Full story 👉 bit.ly/43yxY4m

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Bence Németh! NATO has featured his co-authored research paper in its #StrategicForesight manual. A fantastic example of how academic research from King's College London is shaping real-world #DefencePolicy. Full story 👉 bit.ly/43yxY4m

How should the UK rearm? A bigger army, or more drones? What does Britain need to fend off Putin? Bence Németh Defence Studies KCL tells Roger Hearing and LoudMouth whycurve.com/episode/tanks-…

How to get ready for the next war? The UK is putting more money into defence, but what should we spend it on? I and LoudMouth hear from Bence Németh Defence Studies KCL whycurve.com/episode/tanks-…

How can Europe balance urgent defence needs with complex cooperation? Bence Németh argues that time, not funding, is the key constraint, suggesting frontline states to boost national capabilities first and then integrate them into NATO and the EU. Read: bit.ly/45CM47t

How can Europe balance urgent defence needs with complex cooperation? Bence Németh argues that time, not funding, is the key constraint, suggesting frontline states to boost national capabilities first and then integrate them into NATO and the EU. Read: bit.ly/45CM47t

Could China’s advanced fighter jets change how Europe views its defence options? “...These political, industrial and technological dynamics make Chinese fighters effectively non-starters for European air forces.” - Dr Bence Németh Read more: bit.ly/4ekpRNL