Cities in Crisis

Stanisław Kowalkowski, prof, col. (res.), War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland, Author and co-author of 230 different scientific studies, including ‘Determinants and possibilities of counteracting the use of improvised explosive devices’; has participated in 12 development projects, including project dedicated to ’Improving the Safety and Protection of Soldiers on Missions Through Research and Development in Military Medical and Technical Areas’.Marek Wrzosek, prof. col. (res.), War Studies University, Warsaw, Poland. His military, research and teaching career develops in the scope of military reconnaissance systems, information systems and particularly military and non-military threats assessment. He published numerous theoretical and practical works, participated in the international research projects. His most important works include Military threats to Poland after the Russian’s invasion of Ukraine, Future wars. Doctrines, tactics, military operations.Danuta Kaźmierczak, prof. assoc. University of The National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland. The scope of research: security studies including human security, education management, disaster risk management. She participated in international projects on security and safety, and disaster risk management.

• Chapter 1: City – a highly complex ecosystem to live (operate) in.- Chapter 2: Infrastructure – a critical element of city ecosystem/landscape.- Chapter 3: Urban warfare dimensions.- Chapter 4: Disaster risk management for future conflicts and crises.- Chapter 5: Education and training – design thinking for DRM.