Strife is an internationally recognized dual-format publication, led by doctoral and graduate researchers based in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. We study all aspects of ‘conflict’, combining political, historical, literary, and philosophical approaches to conflict to provide thought-provoking and unique perspectives for our readers. We have … [Read More...] about Strife Recruitment for 2021-2022 is Open!
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Belarus: Rogue State
In recent times, the Republic of Belarus has captured the world’s attention for its transformation, into what many now describe as a fully-fledged ‘rogue state’. In the last two years Belarus has morphed from a once largely stable, albeit authoritarian, state, to one of the most pressing threats to peace and order in Europe. The Belarusian government, led since 1994 by the … [Read More...] about Belarus: Rogue State
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Military Mayhem in Myanmar: the end of a democratic experiment
On February 1st 2021 a coup d’état ended Myanmar’s decade-long experiment with democracy, ushering back in the ruthless military rule of the Tatmadaw. Since then, … [Read More...] about Military Mayhem in Myanmar: the end of a democratic experiment
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Greco-Turkish Relations: Two Centuries of Constant Competition
There are few fraught relationships of international politics that are purely recent phenomena. There is almost always a deeper, historical basis for the hostility … [Read More...] about Greco-Turkish Relations: Two Centuries of Constant Competition
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Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – Children with craniofacial anomalies in the Gaza Strip: treatment options and access to care.
This article is part of the Strife Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict. Read the Series Introduction at this link. Craniofacial anomalies (CFAs) are deformities that affect a child’s head and facial bones. These disorders are typically … [Read More...] about Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – Children with craniofacial anomalies in the Gaza Strip: treatment options and access to care.
Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – The hidden face of the blockade and wars: Palestinian children with psychological wounds
This article is part of the Strife Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict. Read the Series Introduction at this link. In recent years, the urgent need to address the global burden of mental health disorders has grown exponentially. Huge … [Read More...] about Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – The hidden face of the blockade and wars: Palestinian children with psychological wounds
Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – The Voice of Gender: Shedding Light on the Impact of Emergencies and Armed Conflicts on the Health and Safety of Women and Girls
This article is part of the Strife Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict. Read the Series Introduction at this link. After a crisis, women face abuse in many shades and colours. Such abuse includes intimate partner violence, which is … [Read More...] about Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – The Voice of Gender: Shedding Light on the Impact of Emergencies and Armed Conflicts on the Health and Safety of Women and Girls
Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – Maternal and Reproductive Health in the Gaza Strip: the impact of years of blockade and conflict
This article is part of the Strife Series on Women and Children's Health in Conflict. Read the Series Introduction at this link. Over two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip live in degrading conditions of poverty, food insecurity, and high … [Read More...] about Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict – Maternal and Reproductive Health in the Gaza Strip: the impact of years of blockade and conflict
Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict: Introduction
While conflict’s direct effects – deaths and injuries – often take the limelight, its indirect effects, including population displacement, infrastructure destruction and human insecurity commonly cause prolonged suffering that is greatly exacerbated by the … [Read More...] about Series on Women and Children’s Health in Conflict: Introduction