Lawrence Freedman

Sir Lawrence David Freedman, KCMG, CBE, PC, FBA (born 7 December 1948) is Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King’s College London. He has been described as the “dean of British strategic studies” and was a member of the Iraq Inquiry.

Lawrence's recent articles

Giving peace a chance in Ukraine

Giving peace a chance in Ukraine

The final possibility would be anegotiated peacewhereby the parties address the main issues in contention and come up with treaty language to resolve them.

Russia's Plan C..and Plan D in Ukraine and Putin's future in Russia

Russia's Plan C..and Plan D in Ukraine and Putin's future in Russia

As the Russo-Ukrainian War takes a darker turn it is important to emphasise this essential point. This is a war that Vladimir Putin cannot win, however long it lasts and however cruel his methods.

The fight for Ukraine

The fight for Ukraine

This war had begun badly for Russia and is likely to end badly.

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