Arthur PB Laudrain

Dr. Arthur PB Laudrain is a Research Associate in Cyber Diplomacy at the Department of War Studies, King's College London. He holds a Doctorate in Cybersecurity from the University of Oxford and is part of the Cyber Statecraft in an Age of Systemic Competition (CyCraft) project led by Prof. Tim Stevens, funded by EPSRC and Dstl.

• Doctorate in Cybersecurity (University of Oxford, 2024)
• Master of Laws (Leiden University, 2018)
• Master of Arts (King’s College London, 2016)
• Bachelor of Science (Université de Montréal, 2015)

His research bridges emerging technologies and international affairs, focusing on foreign interference in democratic processes, information manipulation, and cyber strategies/doctrines. He contributes to debates on cyber sovereignty, technological sovereignty, and the intersection of cybersecurity with corporate law and human rights frameworks.

Arthur’s recent publications analyze India's cyber statecraft, French cybersecurity policy, and the implications of 5G and smart-city technologies. His work emphasizes systemic competition, digital diplomacy, and institutional decision-making models.

Scientific awards include:

• 35-under-35 Future Young Leaders List (2022)
• 360/Digital Sherlock Fellowship (2021)
• European Cyber Security Fellowship (2022)
• Global Grant (Peace, Conflict Prevention and Resolution, 2018)
• Fellow of the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative (2022-2023)

He serves as an Hourly-Paid Lecturer at King’s College London and collaborates with institutions like the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the European Initiative for Security Studies. His network includes experts in China, Russia, and the Global South, reflecting cross-border research in cybersecurity and international security.