The Art of War and Peace: The Changing Face of 21st Century Warfare - Dr. David Kilcullen & Dr. Greg Mills

The Art of War and Peace: The Changing Face of 21st Century Warfare

(Authors: Dr. David Kilcullen and Dr. Greg Mills | Foreword by Sir Nick Carter)

“A deeply thought-provoking book full of wisdom, insight and common sense, by two of our foremost strategists.” — James Holland, bestselling author of 'The War in the West'

How have the character and technology of war changed in recent years? Why does tactical battlefield victory so often fail to translate into a stable, lasting peace? And what strategic frameworks are needed to prevent, wage, and resolve modern conflicts?

The global security environment is undergoing a fundamental shift. Following the fall of Kabul, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, and conflict across the Middle East, the US-led liberal international order is giving way to a chaotic and fiercely contested multipolar era.

In The Art of War and Peace, world-renowned military theorists and policy advisors Dr. David Kilcullen and Dr. Greg Mills draw on decades of frontline strategy experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, and Africa, alongside recent on-the-ground fieldwork in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. They analyze how emerging technologies act as force multipliers for smaller nations, how political narrative shapes victory, and how deterrence, leadership, and economic statecraft can stop authoritarians from thriving.

Essential reading for military professionals, political scientists, diplomats, and international relations enthusiasts, this book provides a masterclass on how modern wars are fought—and how military victory can finally be converted into enduring peace.

Key Features:

• Authored by Leading Defense Experts: Written by counterinsurgency theorist Dr. David Kilcullen and global development expert Dr. Greg Mills, featuring a foreword by former UK Chief of Defense Staff Sir Nick Carter.

• Analysis of Modern Global Conflict: Covers current geopolitical flashpoints, including the war in Ukraine, Middle East instability, African security, and Taiwan Strait defense.

• Focus on Military Technology & Strategy: Examines how drone warfare, cyber intelligence, and asymmetric tactics level the playing field for smaller nations against superpowers.

• Practical Framework for War Termination: Offers actionable strategic insights on deterrence, diplomacy, alliance building, and post-conflict reconstruction.