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Author: Matthew Ford

Reviewed by: Caitlan Fealing

This review of War in the Smartphone Age highlights Matthew Ford’s argument that mass smartphone use is transforming modern warfare. Using recent conflicts, the book shows how civilian-generated data and connectivity accelerate decision making and reshape the conduct of war.

©2026 Caitlan Fealing

Publication Date

6-15-2026

Keywords

smartphones, participative warfare, modern warfare, military operations, open-source intelligence, Russia-Ukraine War

Disciplines

Defense and Security Studies

Book Review: War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity and the Crises at Our Fingertips

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