Master of Arts (MA) · King's College London
Dominic is currently pursuing a degree in War Studies at King’s College London, where he combines academic inquiry with a long-standing interest in geopolitics. His professional ambition is to work in intelligence analysis, with a focus on geopolitical risk. Through his studies and engagement with global security issues, Dominic is building a strong foundation for a career at the intersection of strategy, intelligence, and international affairs.
Who are the Blue Helmets and what do they do? The Blue Helmets are the military peacekeeping personnel of the United Nations and seek to facilitate third-party peacekeeping. There are strict conditions for their allocation and deployment, as they are a last resort for international peacekeeping e…
1. What is R2P and its challenges/controversies? 2. It is a UN norm that establishes a responsibility to protect one’s own citizens and imposes a condition on sovereignty. If a state fails to meet that, the international community may intervene. 3. Rooted in western legal tradition and without a …
1. Why do we see increases in defense spending despite claims for peace? 2. In an anarchic world, peace is guaranteed by the state’s actions, and higher military spending raises the costs for an aggressor. 3. Though paradoxical, the security dilemma may explain some of the recent increases in mil…
This short article explains the basics of the military-industrial complex (MIC) and its impact on defence spending. Dominic Perfetti outlines how MIC refers to the close relationship between governments and defence industries, where lobbying influences policy and creates a ratchet effect—once spe…
