War Is Interested in You

Gideon Rachman’s book examines the changing character of conflict and its consequences for contemporary societies.

Its title captures the idea that war is no longer confined to distant battlefields or professional armies.

Modern warfare can affect civilians through terrorism, cyberattacks, sabotage, disinformation, economic disruption, and political polarization.

The book places these developments within broader shifts in international power and the rivalry among major states.

It was mentioned in the episode to emphasize that European publics must recognize how directly geopolitical threats can affect ordinary life.