Cameron Hunter and Thomas Fraise present at the UK DAAA Conference

Cameron Hunter 17 April 2026

Dr Cameron Hunter and Dr Thomas Fraise recently attended the UK Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance (DAAA) conference, hosted by King’s College London. Dr Hunter presented research from his recent publication in the RITUAL DETERRENCE special issue of Global Studies Quarterly, as well as early findings from work in progress. The panel was masterfully chaired by Dr Jan Ruzicka of Aberystwyth University.

Dr Fraise, with co-author Sterre van Buuren, presented their critique of the “nuclear IQ” concept, provoking a spirited debate among the panellists and audience.