Transforming Military Power since the Cold War

Theo Farrell is Professor of War in the Modern World in the Department of War Studies at King's College London. Sten Rynning is Professor in the Department of Political Science and Head of the Center for War Studies at the University of Southern Denmark. Terry Terriff is Arthur J. Child Chair of American Security Policy and Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Calgary.

• 1. Army transformation: imperatives and innovations; 2. Transformation from the top down: the United States Army, 1991–2012; 3. Transformation in contact: the British army, 1991–2012; 4. Transformation as modernization: the French Army, 1991–2012; 5. Conclusion: innovation and military power.

'Critically integrating and indisputably surpassing the current literature on military innovation, this is a 'must have' book for serious students of military affairs and senior leaders, particularly for those interested in, or responsible for, innovation and force development. Transforming Military Power since the Cold War is also highly relevant to policy makers facing key decisions about reposturing ground forces for joint and coalition warfare after the protracted struggles in Iraq and Afghanistan - and to any leader seeking to induce disruptive changes into large organizations.' Frank G. Hoffman, National Defense University, Washington, DC