الحرب في عصر الهواتف الذكية.. الصراع والتواصل والأزمات التي تلوح في الأفق

An essential guide to understanding war and information on today's data-saturated battlefields—from Ukraine to Gaza and beyond. Thanks to smartphones, war is present everywhere and at any time. Anyone can view, analyze and comment on photos, videos and other media related to war zones. Where did this technology come from? What does it mean for the future of wars? This book explains why you see what you do on your phone, and how these devices shape our knowledge, behavior, and perception of war in the current decade. It shows why smartphones are essential in peace and war: every device is a potential weapon, the boundaries between war and everyday life blur, and conflict becomes a shared digital experience. Social media platforms displace state-controlled narratives, amplifying violence and questioning the legitimacy of war. Apps democratize conflict, enabling anyone to identify and attack potential enemies. As the Ukraine war has shown, this new reality involves complex and unevenly distributed infrastructures, integrating civilian outreach with military targeting. As the pace of war accelerates beyond our comprehension, militaries have rushed to take advantage of and adapt to the smartphone era. Matthew Ford explores fundamental questions about today's hyper-connected battlefield.