Dr. Jeni Mitchell

Biography

Jeni Mitchell is a lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, specializing in future war studies and space security. As a founding co-director of the Future Threats Lab, she leads research efforts that embrace human-centric approaches to address dire threats facing humanity. Jeni also serves as the deputy director at the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery and War, where she heads forecasting teams analyzing the evolution of conflict-related slavery. Her research embodies a wide spectrum of future threats utilizing innovative research methods and investigates the evolution of future imaginaries, including the ‘apocalyptic imaginary’. She has a particular interest in human-machine hybridity, neo-colonial dynamics in threat mitigation strategies, and creative methodologies she refers to as ‘future-crafting’. Jeni teaches Master's level modules focused on future war and space power, guiding workshops for various governmental and non-profit organizations. Her notable publications include 'War Ukraine Apocalyptic Imaginary' and works on civilian victimization and the implications of environmental security.

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