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Dr. Kristian Gustafson is a Reader in Intelligence & War at Brunel University London's College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Politics and History. He serves as Deputy Director of BCISS and leads the Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security Studies program.
- PhD in History from Cambridge University
- MA in History from University of Alberta
- BA (Hons) in History from Royal Military College of Canada
His research focuses on practical intelligence analysis, structured analytical tools, and military doctrine. He has worked on improving counter-poaching outcomes in Africa and reducing gun crime through intelligence methods.
Recent publications analyze intelligence failures in Kabul (2021), Ukraine war intelligence (2024), and structured analytic techniques across nations (2025). His work spans both academic journals and policy-oriented publications.
Scientific recognition includes:
- CIA’s Walter L. Pforzheimer Award (2003) for outstanding contribution to intelligence history
- Co-editor of 'Intelligence Elsewhere' (2013), establishing comparative research agendas
Teaching highlights:
- Convenor of MA Intelligence and Security Studies (Distance Learning)
- Module convenor for Contemporary Threats & Intelligence Analysis
- Director of Studies for MA Intelligence & Security Studies
Professional experience includes senior lecturer at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, military service in Canadian and British armies, and consultancy roles with UK MOD and Cabinet Office.
