Dr. Zeno Leoni

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zeno Leoni is a Lecturer in the Department of Defence Studies at King's College London, also affiliated with the Lau China Institute. His research interests include Chinese grand strategies, US-China relations, AUKUS, and the evolution of global order. He has published two books on these topics and is currently writing another on the emerging Cold War dynamics. Leoni leads a research group focusing on middle powers like Brazil and South Korea, and has contributed to significant policy documents for the Italian Joint Chiefs of Defence Staff. His teaching includes courses on China for high-ranking military personnel from Five Eyes nations. Leoni's analyses have been featured in various international media outlets, and he serves as the Executive Director of the International Team for the Study of Security in Verona (ITSS). He has actively engaged in discussions around issues such as the UK’s defence strategy concerning the Indo-Pacific and the implications of AUKUS.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, United Kingdom

Lectures on defence studies with a focus on Chinese security strategies.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.