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King's College London Department of War Studies

Location:
London, United Kingdom

Grants to King's College London Department of War Studies

  • $140,000Active Strategy

    2012 (Duration 1 year)

    International Peace & Security

    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — The Centre for Science and Security Studies is the focal point for nuclear security research, training, and education at King's College, London. This project, "Trends in Illicit Iranian Procurement," will collect, organize, analyze and disseminate data on illicit attempts by Iran to procure nuclear-, missile- and military-related technologies and materials from private firms. This research will help shape policy, enforce sanctions, and educate companies on identifying illicit procurement attempts. Funds will be used for researcher salaries, travel, and administrative expenses. The project fits the Foundation's goal to support innovative research projects on security challenges presented by states such as Iran.

  • $1,650,000Active Strategy

    2011 (Duration 4 years)

    International Peace & Security

    LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — To train the next generation of experts in the field of nuclear security (over four years).

The MacArthur Foundation awarded King's College London Department of War Studies $1,790,000 between 2010 and 2013.

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March 22, 2012 - Press release

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International Peace & Security

The Foundation’s goals in the area of international peace and security grantmaking are to prevent nuclear terrorism and strengthen stability in the Asia-Pacific region.