International Relations & Security Studies Scholar; Professor Emeritus of Global Governance at London School of Economics; Author of "New and Old Wars"
Mary Kaldor Biography
Mary Kaldor CBE is a British academic known for her expertise in international relations, security studies, and the analysis of contemporary armed conflict. As Professor Emeritus of Global Governance and Director of the Conflict Research Programme at the London School of Economics, Kaldor has contributed to the fields of global governance, security economics, and conflict research through decades of scholarship and policy engagement. She began her academic journey with a degree in philosophy, politics and economics from Oxford University, followed by research positions at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and the University of Sussex.
Kaldor is recognized for developing the theory of new wars, presented in her book "New and Old Wars." This work argues that traditional state-based conflicts have been largely replaced by new forms of warfare characterized by local mixtures of war, terror, and organized crime. Kaldor's research has influenced policymakers, scholars, and the public, shaping discussions on the legitimacy of violence and the responsibilities of states and societies in conflict situations. Her experiences during conflicts in the Balkans have informed her theoretical perspectives on human security and global governance.
Kaldor has authored several influential books and articles, including "New and Old Wars: Organised Violence in a Global Era," "International Law and New Wars" (with Christine Chinkin), and "Global Security Cultures." Other works include "Global Civil Society: An Answer to War," "Human Security: Reflections on Globalization and Intervention," and "The Baroque Arsenal." Her scholarship has become foundational in international relations and security studies.
Kaldor's work on human security has impacted European and national policy. She served as Convener for the Study Group on European Security Capabilities, contributing to the Barcelona report, "A Human Security Doctrine for Europe," and played a role in developing the Barcelona Report and the Madrid Report on European foreign policy. Kaldor has also been involved in civil society initiatives, including European Nuclear Disarmament, the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly, and the Independent International Commission on Kosovo.
Kaldor has received recognition for her contributions to peace studies and global governance, including a CBE for services to democracy and global governance, the Ludwig Quidde Award from the German Foundation for Peace Research, and election as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in the United Kingdom. Her ongoing work continues to inform debates on international security, human security, and conflict transformation.
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