Join us in conversation with Professor David Kilcullen FRGS, former soldier and diplomat, world-leading counterinsurgency and modern warfare expert, and former chief strategist in the Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the US State Department, as part of the Calleva-Airey Neave Global Security Seminar Series.

Renowned strategist and former senior advisor to the US military and allied forces, Dr David Kilcullen brings his sharp insight to the forefront of today’s most urgent global threats. In this lecture, he explores the emerging challenges shaping our rapidly evolving security landscape—ranging from hybrid warfare and cyber conflict to climate disruption and non-state actors. Drawing on decades of experience in counterinsurgency and geopolitical strategy, Kilcullen unpacks the transformative role of innovation and technology in both driving and addressing instability. Join us for a compelling discussion on how to navigate complexity, harness strategic foresight, and adapt to the shifting contours of global power.

This seminar series is funded by the Calleva Centre for Evolution and Human Science and the Airey Neave Trust.