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Ashley Jackson is a Professor of Imperial Military History at King’s College London and a Visiting Fellow at Kellogg College, Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on British imperial history, particularly exploring aspects of empire, war, security, and policy within the contexts of Africa, the Indian Ocean, and the Middle East. Jackson has authored several significant works, including 'Botswana 1939-1945: African Country at War' and 'War and the British Empire: The Second World War', highlighting the nuanced roles of colonies in warfare. With broad interests in regional histories, he has collaborated on numerous research projects, including the AHRC-funded initiative examining the social transformations triggered by World War. He has contributed extensively to academic literature, lectures globally, and serves on editorial boards for various history journals. In terms of teaching, Jackson is actively involved with the Joint Services Command and Staff College and has supervised numerous PhD candidates. His longstanding career at King’s College London has seen him engage in a range of academic administration roles, furthering his commitment to historical scholarship and education.
King's College London • London, UK
Joined the Defence Studies Department where he teaches and conducts research on imperial military history.
Kellogg College, Oxford • Oxford, UK
Contributes to academic discussions and research in imperial military history.
Oxford Brookes University • Oxford, UK
Taught courses related to imperial and commonwealth history.
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