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John Stone is a Reader in War Studies at King's College London, where he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules in history and military strategy. His research interests are diverse, focusing particularly on the role of political imagination in strategic deliberation, as well as revisiting classic works of strategic thought by writers such as Antoine-Henri Jomini, Alfred Thayer Mahan, and Giulio Douhet. Stone has supervised numerous PhD candidates, many of whom have pursued successful careers in academia, think tanks, and government service. He is currently inviting research proposals in the history of strategic thought and has published several influential works, including articles in journals such as the Journal of Strategic Studies and Defence Studies. His recent research has included exploring new strategies to address contemporary security challenges, including the dynamics of cyber security. Stone is actively involved in events such as the Douhet Wargame, aimed at engaging students in the complexities of military strategy.
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