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Changing Character of War
The Changing Character of War Centre (CCW) is an Interdisciplinary research centre for the study of current armed conflict. We are part of the University of Oxford, based at Pembroke College and the Department of Politics and International Relations. We bring together scholars from several disciplines and build connections with many institutions around the world. In addition to a number of research projects, we offer bespoke policy advice and react to events in real time.

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Reflexive Control Theory: a Soviet perspective on influence and why it matters in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Maria de Goeij provides a brilliant introduction to reflexive control theory, a Soviet theory of influence. Listen to learn more and appreciate how it can help us better understand today's world, including strategic decision making in hybrid warfare. Maria de Goeij 31 May, 2022 Captions
Nation-Building in the Borderlands of a Borderland: A Cartographical Examination of the Russia-Ukraine War Dr Marnie Howlett presents an engaging and thought-provoking look at the cartographical causes and consequences of the war. She looks at Ukraine's position between East and West and the implications of its long history of shifting borders with Russia. Marnie Howlett 24 May, 2022
Responsible Stakeholder or Challenger? Assessing India’s Foreign Policy Orientation via Leadership Travel Dr Walter Ladwig III presents on his excellent research project which seeks to explain India's foreign policy orientation by analysing the foreign travel patterns of Indian government leaders. Walter Ladwig III 17 May, 2022
International Law, Politics and Ethics of Humanitarian Military Intervention Dr Iacovos Kareklas, Visiting Fellow at the Changing Character of War Centre (CCW), presents a strongly argued thesis that there is a legal and moral right to unilateral humanitarian intervention which dates back to the Peloponnesian War. Iacovos Kareklas 17 May, 2022
The Strategies of Small States: Safeguarding Autonomy and Influencing Great Powers Dr Hillary Briffa looks at what characterises small states, their challenges, and the strategies they utilise to overcome these. She argues that small states can very successfully protect their autonomy and security, and exert considerable influence. Hillary Briffa 12 April, 2022
Russian Perceptions of Conflict with Discussion of War in Ukraine Mark Galeotti discusses Russian perceptions of war and conflict. The differences between what is considered "war" vs "conflict" and how this changes between the military and civilian security establishments. In addition, the war in Ukraine is discussed. Mark Galeotti 16 March, 2022 Captions
The UN and the changing character of peacemaking: new tools and new thinking A discussion on the need for the UN to refocus its mission and retool itself to address increased incidence of intra-State conflict. Raja Karthikeya 16 February, 2022 Captions
Illusions of Autonomy: why Europe cannot provide for its security if the United States pulls back How would Europe fare if the United States completely withdrew its security assurances and assistance? Dr Hugo Meijer argues that Europe would struggle to mount a collective, autonomous defence capacity vis-a-vis a resurgent Russia. Hugo Meijer 8 February, 2022 Captions
Russian Strategy in the Social Media Battlefield What strategies do states and nonstate actors use when engaging in disinformation and malign manipulation of the information environment? What do they do and why, and how successful is it? And what can be done to combat it? David Gioe 26 January, 2022 Captions
Military Strategy in the 21st Century: The Challenge for NATO Hear from Professor Janne Matlary, co-editor of this recent publication, as well as two contributing authors: Steiner Torset and Anders Sookermany Janne Haaland Matlary, Rob Johnson 14 December, 2021 Captions
CCW 2021 Annual Lecture: British Defence Policy: Reviews and Redirections In light of the Integrated Review this year, what other military reviews have there been and what was their impact? Peter Watkins (former Director General in the UK MoD) looks back at previous military reviews and discusses continuing themes. Peter Watkins 7 December, 2021 Captions
Emerging Military Technologies: A New Military Revolution? How are new technologies impacting the conduct of war? And what will be the impact more broadly on our societies and, in particular, our understandings of time, space, and self. Olivier Schmitt 7 December, 2021 Captions
The Central Role of Space Domain Awareness in Future Military Conflicts As space becomes increasingly central in military planning and strategy development, what is the current situation and what capabilities (and weaknesses) currently exist? Stuart Eves 7 December, 2021 Captions
Integration – The Goldilocks Factor What is better integration? More integration may not be the simple answer for militaries like the US and UK. Alan Brown 7 December, 2021 Captions
Conflict and Wellbeing Deprivation in sub-Saharan Africa Ricardo Nogales gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series. Ricardo Nogales 16 April, 2020 Captions
Unpacking the Refugees-Terrorism Nexus Sara Polo, University of Essex, gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series. Sara Polo 16 April, 2020 Captions
The Russian Understanding of War Oscar Jonsson, Stockholm Free World Forum, gives a talk for the Changing Character of War Programme. Oscar Jonsson 16 April, 2020 Captions
Terrorism and Recent Developments in Human Rights Lord John Alderdice gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series. John Alderdice 16 April, 2020 Captions
A Westphalia for the Middle East? This talk will discuss the parallels between the Thirty Years War and today’s Middle East and suggest ways in which lessons drawn from the congress and treaties of Westphalia. Patrick Milton 1 May, 2019 Captions
The Consequences of Refugee Repatriation for Stayees: A Threat to Stability and Sustainable Development? Using longitudinal data from Burundi collected in 2011 and 2015, this paper explores the consequences of repatriation for stayee households i.e. those who never left the country during the conflict Carlos Vargas-Silva 1 May, 2019 Captions
Why the Responses to Address Intrastate Armed Conflicts fail? Michael von der Schulenburg will discuss the shortcomings of the UN Charter to regulate foreign military interventions and paradoxes in UN peacekeeping Michael von der Schulenburg 1 May, 2019 Captions
The Law and Practice of Cross-border Humanitarian Relief Operations: Syria as Case Study Dapo Akande and Emanuela-Chiara Gilliard from ELAC (Oxford) discuss humanitarian relief in Syria Dapo Akande, Emanuela-Chiara Gilliard 29 April, 2019 Captions
Gender, State-collapse, Conflict and State-building: Recent Research from the Somali Context Gender, State-collapse, Conflict and State-building: Recent Research from the Somali Context Judith Gardner 29 April, 2019 Captions
The Constitution of Illicit Orders: Contested Sovereignty in Territorial Domains Within the context of modernity and globalisation, this research project investigates the processes by which governance arises in territories subjected to illicit forms of social order that contest state sovereignty and authority. Christopher Lilyblad 29 April, 2019 Captions
Responding to Sexual Violence in Conflict: Fighting Impunity in DRC Focusing on the 'male perpetrator,' this paper first examines how, why, and with what effect gendered and raced imaginaries became encoded in international peace and security policy. Chloe Lewis 17 December, 2018 Captions
Introducing the Changing Character of Conflict Platform project: New approach to quantitative analysis of protracted conflicts Dr Katerina Tkacova, member of CCW, introduces the seminar series based on the CCW research project - Changing Character of Conflict Platform project: New approach to quantitative analysis of protracted conflicts. Katerina Tkacova 17 December, 2018 Captions
Offensive Cyber, Ecology and the Competition for Security in Cyberspace: The UK’s Approach The Strategic Cyber Security model illustrates how offensive cyber capability has been operationalised as a critical component in the delivery of the UK's cyber security strategy Graham Fairclough 14 May, 2018 Captions
Cyber Strategy: The Evolution of Cyber Power and Coercion Brandon Valeriano examines cyber strategies in their varying forms through quantitative analysis and questions their level of impact Brandon Valeriano 14 May, 2018 Captions
Artificial intelligence, Robotics and Conflict Al Brown discusses new technologies, robotics and artificial intelligence entering armed conflict Al Brown 30 April, 2018 Captions
Defence Cooperation in Europe: Driving Forces and New Formats Dr Matlary discusses the driving forces behind defence cooperation, the key players and cooperatives within Europe, as well as Russia’s effect on defence policy. Janne Haaland Matlary 21 March, 2018 Captions
The Decision Point: Military Command in the 21st Century Professor Anthony King gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series. Anthony King 23 February, 2018 Captions
Adapting to Sanctions: How Russia Responded to Western Economic Statecraft Dr Richard Connolly gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series. Richard Connolly 23 February, 2018 Captions
How To Think About Limited War (Without Limiting Your Thinking) 'Limited War' is one of the terms making a frequent appearance in the strategic studies, international relations, and military history realms over the last 70 years. Donald Stoker 24 January, 2018 Captions
The Role of Deterrence in Managing Great Power Competition This seminar will not only offer a core foundation in the concept of deterrence, from a practitioner's perspective, but explore its utility and application to present day conflict scenarios in Europe, in particular the case of Russia and NATO. Michael Kofman 22 January, 2018 Captions
The Culture of New Wars Mary Kaldor discussing her pioneering work on the concept of new wars and global civil society. Her work on the practical implementation of human security has directly influenced European and national politics. Mary kaldor 20 December, 2017 Captions
Regional Opportunities and Challenges Facing the West in the Middle East The focus of this presentation is on post-ISIS Syria and Iraq, Iranian ascendancy in the region, and the reaction of the US, UK and their allies in the region. It also considers prospects for Saudi Arabian reform and leadership of the Arab world. Jonathan Paris 20 December, 2017 Captions
Lessons From a Study in Failure - The Force Intervention Brigade and the United Nations Mission in Congo, 2012-2017 This seminar is concerned with the broad issues raised by the UN’s long-running mission in the DRC and what it tells us about the deeper challenges facing the UN as it continues to grapple with civil war and protection crises in different parts of Africa. Mats Berdal 16 November, 2017 Captions
Wall Street Goes to War In this provocative seminar, Dr Sean McFate, author, novelist and expert in foreign policy and national security strategy, looks at the neglected area of the economics of war. Sean McFate 16 November, 2017 Captions
Soft War: The Ethics on Unarmed Conflict Soft war tactics, including cyber-warfare and economic sanctions, propaganda and non-violent resistance are of increasing importance but largely unexplored in just war theory. This talk illuminates this neglected aspect of international conflict. Michael L. Gross 26 October, 2017 Captions
Giving Up The Gun: Disengaging from Politically Motivated Violence in Northern Ireland Is de-radicalisation of former terrorists helpful or even possible? This presentation explores the processes involved in leaving social movements or disengaging from terrorist activities. Neil Ferguson 23 October, 2017 Captions
The End of Peace and Optimism: Assessing the Changing Character of War A 'deliberately provocative' assessment of contemporary conflict. Rob Johnson 16 October, 2017 Captions
The Ontology of Autonomy for Autonomous Weapons Systems Dr Heather Roff discusses the role of autonomous weapons systems within the international community. She provides a theoretical framework for defining and classifying these systems, examining the diplomatic and moral concerns that they pose. Heather Roff 5 April, 2017 Captions
Technology and the Rise of Boundless Warfare Professor David Galbreath gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series. David Galbreath 5 April, 2017 Captions
Social Pluralism Religious Cleansing and Hybrid Warfare in Syria Since the ‘Arab Spring’ uprising of 2011, the United States and a network of European and regional Sunni allies have applied instruments of coercion against Syria that collectively take on the character of ‘hybrid warfare’. John Eibner 5 April, 2017 Captions
Militant Jihadi Culture: Poetry as a Weapon The power of poetry to move Arab listeners and readers emotionally, to infiltrate the psyche and to create an aura of authenticity around the ideologies it enshrines, make it a perfect weapon for militant jihadist causes. Elisabeth Kendall 5 December, 2016 Captions
What we are missing about the Missing; searching for the disappeared victims of armed conflict One of the aspects of the changing character of war is an increased awareness of and attention to those who go missing due to armed conflict. Derek Congram 5 December, 2016 Captions
Strategy Evolves from apes to Artificial Intelligence Kenneth Payne explores the evolutionary basis of strategic behaviour, and assesses the impact of non-biological intelligence on the future of warfare. From chimpanzees to computers, via a dose of Clausewitz: hopefully something for everyone. Kenneth Payne 5 December, 2016 Captions
On Criminal Strategy Do criminal groups use 'strategy'? Are crime wars really wars? This talk will reveal criminal groups using force and other means to determine political outcomes to suit their own agendas and competing with states in a common 'market for government'. James Cockayne 14 October, 2016 Captions
Environment, Energy and Economics and the Structure of our Geo-Political Future Steven Jermy gives a talk for the Changing Character of War Programme seminar series. Steven Jermy 8 July, 2016 Captions
Clan and Conflict: The Intersection between State Violence and Societal Violence in Somalia Mohamed Haji Ingiriis gives a talk for the Changing Character of War Programme seminar series. Mohamed Haji Ingiriis 8 July, 2016 Captions
Children and War: Victims, Villains, and the United Nations Discussing the issues involved in using children in conflict, assesses the changing characteristics of security and war, and explains the complex international system and interwoven constraints and opportunities on government policy in this field. Robert Jackson 6 July, 2016 Captions
Strategy and War in the Modern Age: CCW Annual Lecture 2016 Professor Jeremy Black from the University of Exeter delivers the CCW Annual Lecture on the theme of "Strategy and War in the Modern Age". Jeremy Black 6 July, 2016 Captions
Mare Liberum and Mare Clausum: Maritime sovereignty, emerging countries and war Rodrigo Fracalossi de Moraes gives a talk for the Changing Character of War programme seminar series. Rodrigo Fracalossi de Moraes 6 July, 2016 Captions
Responsibility to Protect on its Tenth Anniversary: Point of Collapse or Resurgence? Joanne Neenan gives a talk for the Changing Character of War Programme seminar series. Joanne Neenan 6 July, 2016 Captions
Strategy and Democracy Sir Hew Strachan gives a valedictory lecture for the Changing Character of War upon stepping down as Chichele Professor of the History of War. Hew Strachan 6 July, 2016 Captions
The Utility of Force in Cities: Calibrating Security and Development Tools for Urban Stability Rapid and unmanaged urbanisation is leading to protracted armed violence in key cities of the developing world. This seminar analyses the conduct of recent stabilisation operations within large and mega-cities. Antonio Sampaio 6 July, 2016 Captions
Prisoners of the Past, Preparing for the Future: The Influence of Institutions, Experience, and Culture on Military Adaptability Jason Clark gives a talk for the Changing Character of War Programme seminar series. Jason Clark 5 July, 2016 Captions
The Morality of Unconventional Force Tom Simpson gives a talk for the Changing Character of War programme seminar series. Tom Simpson 5 July, 2016 Captions
Concentration and Asymmetry in Air Combat Historical Lessons for the Defensive Employment of Air Power Niall Mackay 5 July, 2016 Captions
Diplomacy: The First Line of Defence James Kidner gives a talk for the Changing Character of War programme seminar series. James Kidner 5 July, 2016 Captions
Towards Mobilization? The Evolution of Russian Grand Strategy This talk will explores the various aspects of Russian strategic thinking and planning, the conducting of the orchestra and what appears to be a move towards mobilisation measures. Andrew Monaghan 5 July, 2016 Captions
Arrangements of Convenience Among Violent Non-state Actors This talk will discuss how rebels, paramilitaries and criminals cooperate in borderland areas, and what this means for security. Annette Idler 5 July, 2016 Captions
The Evolution of Grand Strategy in Theory and Practice Lucas Milevski gives a talk for the Changing Character of War programme seminar series. Lucas Milevski 5 July, 2016 Captions
War in the Time of Terror This talk attempts to set out what IS aims are, whether there are negotiating possibilities and what the West's response to this new phenomenon should be. Ivor Roberts 5 July, 2016 Captions
Cybersecurity and the Age of Privateering: An Historical Analogy DPhil research using a historical analogy to mercantile companies, privateers, and pirates to shed light onto the blurred boundaries between state and private interests. Florian Egloffs 5 July, 2016 Captions
5 SOLDIERS – The Body is The Frontline: Choreographing 21st Century War Rosie Kay gives a talk for the Changing Character of War seminar series on dance and war Rosie Kay 12 January, 2015 Captions
The Russian-Ukrainian War: Challenges for Military Policy in the Baltic State Dr Deividas Slekys (University of Vilnius), gives a talk for the Changing Character of War programme seminar series. Deividas Slekys 12 January, 2015 Captions
Fighting to the End: The Strategic Culture of the Pakistan Army Dr C. Christine Fair (Georgetown) gives a talk for the Changing Character of War programme seminar series. C Christine Fair 12 January, 2015 Captions
How to Educate a General Defining and delivering military education: Col (rtd) Dr Randall Wakelam draws on his historical research to look at what constitutes good military education and how it can be most effectively delivered. Randall Wakelam 21 May, 2014
Current Progress in Afghanistan Brigadier Jones evaluates the current state of progress in Afghanistan, focussing in particular on summer 2013. He also discusses the extent to which achievements are reflected in the media narrative. Rupert Jones 12 May, 2014
The Perception of Victory: Israel’s Recent Experiences of Winning and Losing the Narrative Tim Fawdry-Jeffries considers observer perceptions of the outcome of war, taking as examples the Second Lebanon and Gaza Wars. Tim Fawdry-Jeffries 30 April, 2014
Enemy Within: Underlying Flaws in Policy-Making on Afghanistan Matt Waldman considers what went wrong in policy-making on Afghanistan Matt Waldman 1 April, 2014
How the Syrian Regime Sells its War at Home Drawing his own experience of working as a journalist in Syria, Stephen Starr reports on the war in Syria and how the current regime presents the war to the people of Syria. Stephen Starr 1 April, 2014
Child Soldiers: Protected Beyond Gender? An International Criminal Law Perspective Patricia Sellers draws on her professional experience to discuss how children can be legally protected in armed conflict Patricia Sellers 1 April, 2014
The Prosecution of Rape in Wartime: Evidence from 1950s Kenya Julianne Weis draws on historical data to consider the prosecution of rape in wartime. Julianne Weis 1 April, 2014
Remembering War Marking the anniversary of the first world war, Professor Cecile Fabre considers why we remember war, Cecile Fabre 1 April, 2014
Generals, Politicians and Mandarins: the Malfunctioning Political-Military Relationship in Britain Drawing on his 2013 report, James de Waal discusses civil-military relations in Britain following the conflicts in recent years and considers what lessons could be learnt. James de Waal 1 April, 2014
Post-COIN : The Future of Conventional Warfare Lt Col Alexandre Vautravers, Associate Professor at Webster University looks at the future of armed conflict and the role of conventional forces, post-COIN. Alexandre Vautravers 1 April, 2014
Searching for Reflective Armed Forces: A Lithuanian Civil-Military Relations Perspective CCW Visiting Fellow, Deividas Slekys analyses civil-military relations, using Lithuania as a case study. Deividas Slekys 1 April, 2014
An Uncommon Point of View: Military Diplomacy in an Active Theatre Brigadier Matthew Overton draws on his own professional experience to discuss the role of diplomacy in active conflict. Matthew Overton 1 April, 2014
Religious and Nationalist Motivations in Insurgency: Evidence from the Caucasus Professor Monica Toft explores religious motivations in insurgency. Monica Toft 1 April, 2014
Planning Future War The Director of CCW outlines the future of armed conflict and how we should be preparing for it. Rob Johnson 1 April, 2014
Hassan Rohani's Strategy to Avoid War Thomas Flichy reflects on the current politics of Iran and its role in the wider region. Thomas Flichy de la Neuville 13 November, 2013
The Morality of Private War The Challenge of Private Military and Security Companies. James Pattison 5 November, 2013
Men at War: What Fiction Tells Us About War Professor Christopher Coker looks at the presentation of war in fiction, focussing in particular on the different character types commonly portrayed. Christopher Coker 28 October, 2013
'New Wars' and the Horn of Africa New wars and the Horn of Africa. Peter Woodward 10 June, 2013
War Crimes, Character, and Responsibility A discussion of military ethics and war crimes. Jessica Wolfendale 24 May, 2013
"Europe Nothing Left to Die for?" NATO's European Allies, Military Capabilities and Political Will Drawing on her recent book, Janne Matlary addresses the question of burden-sharing in NATO and the role of the US's European allies. Janne Matlary 17 May, 2013
Insurgencies: The Challenges of Intervention Professor Beatrice Heuser looks at the systemic challenges of intervening in insurgency. Beatrice Heuser 9 May, 2013
How to Clear a Room: Towards a Sociology of Contemporary Urban Combat A discussion of the sociology of contemporary urban combat and professionalism in the military. Anthony King 9 May, 2013
Political-Military Strategy-Making in Regional Command South Afghanistan Drawing from his own experience, Todd Greentree discusses political-military strategy-making in regional Command South Afghanistan. Todd Greentree 19 April, 2013
Legitimate Targets? The Partial Effectiveness of International Law in US Air Warfare Dr Janina Dill, Department of International Relations, Oxford University, gives a talk about US Air Warfare and International Law, organised by the Changing Character of War programme, Oxford University. Janina Dill 4 March, 2013
'Careful What you Wish For': Peace, Military Literacy, and the Future of the Use of Force in G-8 Countries Professor Ivan Arreguin-Toft, Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford University, gives a talk about the future of Military force in G-8 countries, organised by the Changing Character of War programme, Oxford University. Ivan Arreguin-Toft 4 March, 2013
Private Maritime Security and the Introduction of an International Regulatory Structure Peter Cook, Founder and Security Director of the Security Association for the Maritime Industry (SAMI), gives a talk on Maritime Security, organised by the Changing Character of War programme, Oxford University. Peter Cook 4 March, 2013
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