A leading academic institution in the heart of London, we are focused on the past, present, and future of statecraft, national security, and international order.
Who We Are
The Centre for Statecraft and National Security (CSNS) brings greater depth and expertise to the making of national security policy today, through research-led professional development and direct engagement with policymakers.
Based within the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, CSNS was founded in 2025 following the merger of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and the Centre for Grand Strategy.
What We Do
The Centre for Statecraft and National Security (CSNS) is devoted to a new way of thinking about international affairs and national security, with an emphasis on integrated approaches and long-term strategic thinking.
The Centre is committed to working with policymakers on pressing issues of real-world significance. It uses historical and other innovative approaches to better understand the immense challenges of our current age – on issues from terrorism and extremism to great power competition and the rapid pace of technological change.
Adverse childhood experiences and violent extremism: A scoping review of the literature
This scoping review of the literature examines the link between adverse childhood experiences and violent extremism across 23 studies covering…
Six Years On, the Beirut Port Explosion is Still Not Over
Impunity, collective trauma and the unfinished pursuit of justice in Lebanon: six years on from the Beirut port blast.
How Has the War Reshaped Russian Views?
By Dr Jade McGlynn, Kimberly Metcalf and Dr Alexander Shulga Executive Summary: Over four years of full-scale war have changed…
Uncovering the Motivations of Jihadists in a Hostage Crisis
Dr Rajan Basra is a researcher on the XCEPT programme at King’s College London. His paper with Dr Craig Larkin,…
Iraq’s PMF Integration Paradox: Competing Visions for a Future Within the Iraqi State
Twelve years after its creation, Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) sits at the centre of the country’s security, political, and…
The Common-Law Mind and the Renewal of America
Abraham Lincoln’s faith in American democracy was formed during his years as a country lawyer. He believed that the nation…
What Can the UK Learn From the Maritime Dimension of America’s War in Iran?
The shortcomings in the UK’s use of maritime power during the US war with Iran will provide lessons to the…
The Global Crises Andy Burnham Cannot Escape
The PM-in-waiting will find himself stretched between Manchester, Westminster and the international stage By all accounts, Andy Burnham thinks Keir…
From Lab Expertise to Chat Interface: The New Risk of Toxin-Level Attacks
A recent report published by the New York Times (NYT) has shown that publicly accessible...
Fruit, Vegetable, and Brain Rot: The Use of Generative AI to Produce Violence-Based Viral Trends
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed online culture by making content creation faster, cheaper, and virtually...
From the Ground Up: Citizen-Led Counterspeech Against Male Supremacism on Reddit
From the Ground Up: Citizen-Led Counterspeech Against Male Supremacism on Reddit Amidst an increasing awareness...
From Blackpill Fatalism to Misanthropy: Unpacking the Motivation of the Schongau School Shooter
Content warning: This Insight contains mentions of suicide, rape, and hateful language. On 8 July...
The Sixth Annual GNET Conference: A Summary of Key Takeaways
On Wednesday, 27 May, the Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) hosted its Sixth...
Artificial Intelligence and Extremist Capability: How AI Lowers the Barriers Between Intent and Capability
The execution of mass-casualty attacks has historically been more constrained by extremists’ capability than by...
“The New Crusade”: What the San Diego Attackers’ Manifesto Reveals About Contemporary Radicalisation
On 18 May 2026, 18-year-old Caleb Vazquez and 17-year-old Cain Clark carried out a mass-casualty...
The Montreal Manifesto: An Attempt to Intellectualise Incel Ideology
On the morning of 22 June 2026, police responded to a report of a gun...