Dr. David Whetham

Biography

David Whetham is a Professor of Ethics in the Military Profession at King's College London, where he also serves as the Director of the King’s Centre for Military Ethics. Since joining King's in 2003, he has contributed significantly to military ethics education and research, particularly for British and international officers at the Joint Services Command and Staff College. His career includes experience as a researcher for the BBC and work with the OSCE during the Kosovo elections. Whetham has held various fellowships, including at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and the Australian Defence College. He was a Mid-Career Fellow at the British Academy from 2017 to 2018 and has recently been recognized as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Australian Defence College. He is a founding member of the European Chapter of the International Society for Military Ethics and has provided key insights into the ethical implications of military operations, including contributing to the Brereton Report regarding war crimes in Afghanistan. Whetham is actively involved in multiple committees focused on ethics in the military and regularly publishes on the subject of military ethics, with works spanning books, articles, and reports. He is married with children and serves as a Magistrate in Wiltshire. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the trombone and practicing épée fencing.

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