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Book Review: War in the Smartphone Age: Conflict, Connectivity and the Crises at Our Fingertips
Caitlan Fealing
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
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Book Review: The Boundaries of War: Local and Global Perspectives in Military History
Stephen G. Harlan
Edited by Lee L. Brice and Timothy M. Roberts
Reviewed by: Stephen G. Harlan, historian, 99th Readiness Division
The Boundaries of War: Local and Global Perspectives in Military History, edited by Lee L. Brice and Timothy M. Roberts, challenges traditional narratives by exploring how warfare is shaped by both local conditions and global forces. Through case studies ranging from ancient Rome to the World Wars, the book asks whether military history should be understood through regional uniqueness or broader transnational patterns. This thought-provoking collection redefines how we study conflict by bridging the gap between micro-level experiences and macro-level trends.
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Book Review: Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare
Jared Massie
Author: Edward Fishman
Reviewed by: Major Jared Massie
Economic tools are reshaping global power in ways military professionals cannot ignore. From sanctions to tech controls, modern statecraft is increasingly defined by financial and industrial leverage.
©2026 Jared Massie
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Book Review: America’s Taiwan Dilemma: Allies’ Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation
Eric Setzekorn
Authors: Michael A. Hunzeker and Mark A. Christopher
Reviewed by: Eric Setzekorn
This review of America’s Taiwan Dilemma: Allies’ Reactions and the Stakes for US Reputation highlights how Michael A. Hunzeker and Mark A. Christopher assess allied perceptions of US reliability in a Taiwan crisis. Drawing on extensive interviews with policymakers in Australia, Japan, and South Korea, the book argues these perceptions—rather than raw military power alone—will shape allied responses and the broader strategic outcome.
©2026 Eric Setzekorn
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