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Understanding Modern Warfare

Coming soon in March 2026

Authors

, King’s College London, , School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, USA, , University of Hull, , National University of Ireland, Maynooth, , King's College London,
Published 2026

Description

Understanding Modern Warfare has established itself as a leading text in professional military education and undergraduate teaching. This third edition has been revised throughout to reflect dramatic changes during the past decade. Introducing three brand new chapters, this updated volume provides in-depth analysis of the most pertinent issues of the 2020s and beyond, including cyber warfare, information activities, hybrid and grey zone warfare, multi-domain operations and recent conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Syria. It also includes a range of features…

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Key features

  • Provides an authoritative and accessible introduction to the theory and practice of modern warfare
  • Highlights key events and concepts and clearly defines military terminology for non-specialists
  • Debate-driven analysis encourages students to develop balanced perspectives and challenge doctrine
  • Key questions and guides to further reading signposts how students can engage further with each topic
  • New to this edition section on 'The Future Operational Environment' incorporates up to date developments in the field, including hybrid and cyber warfare

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