الاستعداد للحرب .. الاستراتيجية والقوة والتغيير العسكري

An original conceptual approach to the study of war, which attempts to capture the entire phenomenon of military adaptation – be it strategic, institutional or field-based. The disintegration of the post-Cold War order has exacerbated geopolitical tensions, prompting a global increase in defense spending. Most military institutions are undergoing a process of radical transformation, seeking to expand the scope of their activities, benefit from contemporary battlefield experiences, and improve their readiness. However, armed forces engaged in these reforms must solve a key dilemma: how to adapt to an uncertain future without losing their current identity, cohesion, or operational effectiveness? In this insightful and important study, Olivier Schmitt explores how modern militaries adapt, or fail to adapt, to changing threats, technologies, and political constraints. Drawing on global case studies—from the trenches of Ukraine to the corridors of the People's Liberation Army's leadership—he examines how social expectations, political constraints, and organizational cultures collide in the global quest to reform the military. "**Preparing for War**"_is an essential reference for defense professionals, policymakers, and international security researchers, providing readers with the tools to understand not only the "how" of military transformation, but also the "why" behind it. In an era of rising defense budgets and diminishing certainties, this book offers critical insights into the future of war, and the institutions that must be prepared for it.