Welcome to Polemology
For centuries, tracing and understanding the reasons and drivers of human conflict has been at the heart of the activity of historians, analysts, statesmen, diplomats, scientists and reporters. Through analysis, video and visual stories, Polemology aims to contribute to the important debates of how actors relate to one another in the domestic and international stages, the causes of human conflict and the tools available to prevent, manage, and transcend it.
Founded in 2017, Polemology is a non-commercial, non-partisan platform that brings readers analysis, insights and perspectives in the areas of international affairs, security and armed conflict. Its guiding principle is to further the understanding of the forces that shape human conflict through a critical, constructive and cultural lens.
Polemology is ancient Greek for the study of war and human conflict. This website was first launched as International Portal and in 2020 the name was changed to Polemology.
Founder and Author
David Franco is the founder and author of Polemology, where he writes about international affairs and armed conflict. David holds a BA & MA in Law, an MA in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, and an MA in International Studies and Diplomacy.
Upon completing his studies and after a short career in law, David researched on global disarmament issues and coordinated the launch of a research-led, action-oriented disarmament project, engaging delegations at the United Nations in Geneva and at the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in Vienna.
David works in the private sector where he has held dispute resolution, political risk, regulatory affairs and strategic intelligence roles. In 2020, after 15 years in the UK, he moved with his family to Belgium.
The analysis, views and opinions expressed in Polemology are his and do not represent the views of his current or past employers.
Sources of revenue
All revenue used to build and maintain Polemology comes from private sources. Polemology has no legal, financial or economic ties, or any other form of ties, to any other organisation, association or government.
Disclaimer and Terms of Use
The majority of the content found in Polemology is self-generated and third party content is used only where this is allowed according to the source’s terms of use. Where third party content is used it is duly referenced, credited, and linked to the original source. Where appropriate, prior authorisation has been sought and obtained. Polemology does not claim ownership of any third party content posted in this site and is committed to removing any such content upon request.
The views expressed in Polemology do not represent or imply the views of any of third party with whom Polemology has or may have a relationship with, nor do they constitute the views of any of the centres, organisations, or employers where its staff have studied or worked in.
No original Polemology work or content can be reproduced in other sites without crediting it, making reference to the source and providing a link to the original location of the content.
