Why read War and Power?

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'Phillips O'Brien is one of the keenest observers of modern strategy, and his new book takes a deep historical look at the evolution of warfare and its implications for conflicts like the ongoing one in Ukraine' Francis Fukuyama

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Brian Walters

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Why did so many 'experts' confidently predict Russia would overwhelm Ukraine in days? Are battles decisive? Why did people think the First World War (and many others) would be over by Christmas? A Professor of Strategic Studies, O'Brien challenges shallow thinking about what determines the outcome of war, focussing on a series of historical examples to illustrate his conclusions. It is a fascinating read which gives renewed insights both into historical conflicts, and those we see today.

From Brian's 3 favorite reads in 2025.