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Why soldiers stick together in battle

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · 9d

Soldiers don’t just follow orders, they hold on to who they are. In his PhD thesis, Daniel Smith argues that combat cohesion is grounded in one’s self-narrative, earned leadership, and shared understanding of combat.

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How do soldiers manage to cooperate and make decisions in the chaos of the battlefield? A new doctoral thesis from the Swedish Defence University takes the soldiers’ own stories as its starting point ...

National identity affects the willingness to defend the country – but in different ways

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · 19d

What makes people willing to defend their country? A new study shows cultural pride & belonging matter – but ethnic nationalism does not, and blind patriotism can reduce willingness www.fhs.se/en/swedish-d...

The willingness to defend one’s country is shaped by more than national pride. A new study from the Swedish Defence University and Uppsala University shows that a sense of national belonging and pride...

How smartphones are changing the reality of war

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Sep 3

From apps that let civilians report enemy movements to viral memes that shape global perceptions, smartphones blur the line between everyday life and the battlefield and are transforming modern warfare.
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In a new book, Matthew Ford reveals how smartphones are reshaping modern war.

#internationalisation | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)

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Institute for Military History (IMH) @mhafhs.bsky.social · Aug 28

IMH just held its 2nd Military History Network Conference. This time co-hosted & held in Warsaw University.

5x National Defence Universities and 6x Civilian partner Institutions met over 3x great days.

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#Skystorians #MilHist

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The Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS) recently held its 2nd International Military History Network Workshop - co-hosted & funded by the University of Warsaw, Wydzi...

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Aug 29

From cyberattacks to disinformation – non-military tools now rival traditional warfare. A new anthology, Non-Military Warfare, shows how states can achieve political goals and undermine opponents without firing a shot.

Editors: @oajonsson.bsky.social and @kaihko.bsky.social

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When war is no longer fought only with weapons

A new anthology analyses different aspects of non-military warfare, with a particular focus on its relationship to conventional warfare and on how states can understand and counter non-military method...

The idea that violations of international humanitarian law can shorten wars is challenged in a new study

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Aug 26

New study in the International Review of the Red Cross: Violating international humanitarian law to “shorten wars” is unlawful and misguided. Brutality often prolongs conflict, lacks moral authority and cannot override IHL’s absolute rules, says Nobuo Hayashi (SEDU).

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In a new article in the International Review of the Red Cross , Nobuo Hayashi argues that violating international humanitarian law (IHL) with the aim of hastening peace or saving lives is both unlaw...

The Swedish Defence University admits doctoral students once a year after an announcement. The announcements are advertised on our website for about two months before the application deadline, which u...

Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jul 4

Interested in doing a PhD at the Swedish Defence University?

Apply by 24 Aug 2025 👉 tinyurl.com/ypw5wfhe

Doctoral positions

"I got to explore my profession through a scientific lens" - Försvarshögskolan

Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jul 4

John Nisser, now PhD in War Studies, calls his doctoral years at the Swedish Defence University the most rewarding of his career so far.

His research? Why some military doctrines work – and others don’t.
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Serious security flaws in radio systems

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jul 2

A new study reveals serious security flaws in radio systems used by emergency services and public transport in Sweden. Lacking modern encryption and secure logins, these systems are vulnerable to digital threats.

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Radio communication systems used for important communication are not sufficiently protected against modern digital threats. This is revealed in a new study from the University of Skövde and the Swedis...

We can get better at detecting disinformation without losing trust

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jun 26

New research from the Swedish Defence University shows that media literacy training works, especially when it addresses foreign threats like Russian influence. And it doesn’t make people more sceptical of trustworthy news.

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Knowledge about disinformation and source criticism helps us become better at identifying false media reporting without undermining trust in reliable sources. This is demonstrated by two new studies f...

The rise of sperm freezing before military service

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jun 13

Why are more soldiers freezing their sperm before military service? A new study explores how reproductive insurance is reshaping ideas of risk, gender, and demography in wartime. From Ukraine to the US – fatherhood meets national security.

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In a recently published article in the journal International Political Sociology , researchers from the Swedish Defence University analyse the growing practice of freezing sperm prior to military se...

Award-winning article highlights anxiety as a creative force in the research process

Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jun 10

An award-winning article by researchers from Stockholm University and the Swedish Defence University explores how anxiety can contribute to a more creative research process and more interesting research problems.
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Karl Gustafsson and Linus Hagström have been awarded the European Political Science journal's Jacqui Briggs EPS Prize for the best academic article of 2024.

Webinar: Higher Education Institutions in Times of War – Lessons from Ukraine

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Apr 28

Join us on the 29th of April for a webinar on higher education institutions in times of war, were we will share lessons learned and findings from the project "Resilience and Adaptive Capability in Teaching: Developing Ukrainian Higher Education Institutions in light of the Russian Invasion (REACT)"

Welcome to the webinar on higher education institutions (HEIs) in wartime co-organized by the Swedish Defence University and the National University of Ostroh Academy (NUOA) in Ukraine. The webinar...

Military history research seminar: Warfare in Africa 1960-2022

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Apr 25

In this first joint seminar speakers from Stellenbosch University and the Swedish Defence University will provide insight and different perspectives on small war, border war and counter-insurgency in Africa 1960–2022.

Join us online or onsite on the 15th of May - more info on our website!

Welcome to the Military History Department's research seminar on 15 May, this time in collaboration with Stellenbosch University.

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Apr 25

Would you like to learn more about upcoming calls for research funding within Horizon Europe’s cluster Civil Security for Society? Welcome to participate in a matchmaking event lunch to lunch the 14–15 May at the Swedish Defence University!

Crowdhelix @crowdhelix.com · Apr 24

🚨Calling all defence & security innovators!

We're assisting experts seeking to respond to #HorizonEurope’s 2025 Pillar II Cluster 3 calls - Civil Security for Society.

Join us at the #Crowdhelix Matchmaking Event hosted by the Swedish Defence University 🇸🇪

Register here:
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Open seminar: Whose nuclear umbrella in 2040? The future of deterrence and the transatlantic security in a fragmenting world order

Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Apr 25

Welcome to our open seminar 19th of May!

Speakers
- Bruno Tertrais, Deputy Director, Foundation pour la recherche stratégique
- Jeffrey Michaels, Strategic Advisor, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies

Moderator: Kjell Engelbrekt, Professor of Political Science, Swedish Defence University

Welcome to a seminar focusing on nuclear deterrence and transatlantic security in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Military history research seminar: Frictional homebuilding - Swedish aid to Palestinians in the 1960s and 1970s

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Mar 30

Welcome to the Military History Department's research seminar 2 April where Maria Småberg, Senior Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, Lund University, will discuss "Frictional homebuilding: Swedish aid to Palestinians in the 1960s and 1970s".
Online and on site - more information on our website

Welcome to the Military History Department's research seminar on 2 April.

Panel talks: The new nuclear disorder

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Mar 27

Join us on the 8th of April for a panel talk about the implications of our new nuclear disorder and the lessons we can learn from our previous experience with humanity’s most destructive weaponry.

Register by the 4th of April to participate on site, or watch the livestream on our website.

The Swedish Defence University brings together a range of experts from universities, think tanks, and research institutes to discuss the implications of our new nuclear disorder and the lessons we can...

Infrastructure and societal resilience in focus for new research project

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Mar 25

"We want to understand how NATO membership has impacted Sweden and Finland in terms of infrastructure. The idea is to examine how the two countries differ and what we can do together to achieve equal capabilities in defence and preparedness"
- Per Skoglund, Senior Lecturer and research leader

A new research project led by the Swedish Defence University will investigate how infrastructure and crisis preparedness in Sweden and Finland are affected by NATO membership.

Magnus Ranstorp contributes to the EU's strategy for preventing violent extremism and radicalisation

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Mar 7

Magnus Ranstorp, Strategic Advisor and Associate Professor, has been appointed as one of 15 international experts to join the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation. The committee will provide strategic advice to EU member states on issues related to radicalisation and extremism.

Magnus Ranstorp, Strategic Advisor and Associate Professor at the Centre for Societal Security, has been appointed as one of 15 international experts to join the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radi...

Love on the frontline in Ukraine

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Feb 14

"Love between soldiers is not just a private matter; it has also become a symbol of Ukrainian resistance and unity and inspires others"
- Marcel Mangold, Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University

How are soldiers affected by having a romantic relationship with another soldier during an ongoing war? Marcel Mangold, Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the Swedish Defence University, explores this ...

Call for papers: 1st Nordic symposium on the Law of Armed Conflict

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Swedish Defence University @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social · Jan 17

📣 Call for papers: 1st Nordic symposium on the Law of Armed Conflict

The symposium is the first of its kind implementing the pledge of Nordic states and Red Cross societies made at the 34th Red Cross conference in 2024. More info in the link below!

Scholars and legal practitioners are invited to submit their abstracts for the first Nordic symposium on the law of armed conflict, hosted by the Department of International and Operational Law of the...