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Professor John Gearson is a leading academic in National Security Studies at King's College London, where he serves as Head of the School of Security Studies and Director of the Centre for Defence Studies. He holds a PhD in War Studies from King's College London and a BSc in International Politics with Strategic Studies from Aberystwyth University.
- Research Interests
- National Security Strategy
- Terrorism and Asymmetric Conflict
- British Foreign and Security Policy
- Diplomatic History
- Cold War History
His research spans defense policy analysis, counter-terrorism strategy development, and historical perspectives on security. Recent publications focus on optimizing defense structures, reassessing counter-terrorism approaches, and analyzing the UK's military role in domestic security. Gearson has contributed to the UK Ministry of Defence's strategic reviews and served as an editor for 'World Defence Systems' (2008-2013).
- Key Contributions
- Directed MA in Defence Studies at the UK Defence Academy
- Led inquiries into UK defense and security policy
- Editorial board member of 'Studies in Conflict and Terrorism'
- Founded the London Defence Conference, discussing global security challenges
