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Dr. James W.E. Smith is the Laughton-Corbett Research Fellow at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies. He holds a PhD in War and Strategic Studies (2021) and focuses on maritime strategy, space strategy, defense organization, and the historical methodology’s application to modern strategic challenges. His research examines the interplay between defense unification, national strategy development, and the evolution of strategic thought in the U.K. and U.S., with particular emphasis on maritime influences on space strategy.
Smith’s academic roles include advancing the Laughton Naval History and Maritime Strategy Unit, leading the Corbett 100 project commemorating Sir Julian Corbett, and co-organizing international conferences like the Security Studies-hosted maritime strategy symposium. He is affiliated with institutions such as the U.S. Naval War College and collaborates globally with organizations like the British Interplanetary Society and National Space Society.
His research outputs include monographs on defense reform, space strategy, and maritime theory, alongside peer-reviewed articles in journals like The Naval Review and Astronomy & Geophysics. He actively contributes to policy discussions through platforms like Substack, emphasizing applied history and strategic foresight. Key themes include the revival of Corbettian strategic principles, the integration of seabed-to-space security frameworks, and the critical role of wargaming in strategic education.
Smith’s work bridges academia and practice, with grants from the British Academy supporting projects like the maritime approach to space strategy. His advocacy for institutional learning mechanisms and strategic education aims to counter 'seablindness' and ensure coherent national security strategies across domains.
