Dr. Mary Kaldor

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Biography

Mary Kaldor is a Professor Emeritus at the London School of Economics and Political Science where she is the Director of the Conflict Research Programme, LSE IDEAS. She has extensively researched and pioneered concepts related to new wars and global civil society, particularly in the context of human security, influencing European national governments. Her notable works include the books 'New and Old Wars: Organized Violence in a Global Era' (3rd edition, 2012), 'International Law and New Wars' (with Christine Chinkin, 2017), and 'Global Security Cultures' (2018). Kaldor's contributions to the field make her a leading authority on contemporary global conflicts and governance, and her insights are frequently sought in discussions surrounding security and international relations.

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Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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