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Gripping . . . packed with fascinating detail' – Financial Times
‘Indispensable – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience. Compelling’ – Rory Stewart, author of Politics on the Edge

‘Anyone interested in geopolitics should read it’ – Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc

How do states actually exercise power in an age of chaos?

From top defense analyst Dr. Jack Watling, Statecraft reveals the hidden mechanics of global influence. While we watch the headlines, Watling takes us inside the bunkers and wood-paneled offices where the real decisions are made.

In this urgent analysis, you will discover:

  • The Iran Paradox: How a sanctioned nation controls global energy prices despite US military might.
  • The Russia-Ukraine Lesson: Why a superpower struggled against a smaller neighbor in the opening months of the invasion.
  • The Aircraft Carrier Dilemma: Why the UK spends billions on hardware it can barely support at sea.
  • The Future of Taiwan: What the shifting ‘rules of power’ mean for the next great flashpoint.
  • Middle Powers: How do smaller countries build leverage and stay off the menu?


Whether it’s economic alliances, sea power, or the latest military technology, Watling provides a powerful new lens to understand a world that feels increasingly out of control.

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  4. Publication date
    19 Mar. 2026
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  6. Dimensions
    16.38 x 3.3 x 24.26 cm
  7. ISBN-10
    1035059037
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1035059034
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'Gripping . . . packed with fascinating detail . . . ranges from first-person reportage from the trenches of Ukraine to analysis of the chokepoints in the world economy, including the Strait of Hormuz' -- Financial Times

An indispensable book on strategy – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience and telling detail. [Statecraft is] blunt about the failures and structural defects in policy [and] thoughtful, serious and compelling -- Rory Stewart, bestselling author of Politics on the Edge

Jack Watling has rewritten Clausewitz for the modern world, using stories and taking lessons from Ukraine to Mali to Taiwan. Anyone interested in geopolitics should read it -- Anne Applebaum, bestselling author of Autocracy, Inc

Through narrative and analysis, Statecraft explores the key factors that decide success or failure in resolving conflict or chaos. Jack Watling draws on his own stories to weave a narrative that gets underneath events – from Afghanistan to Ukraine – with which we might be familiar, but through this book, can better understand.

Statecraft is an astonishing book, full of stories and details, drawn from Jack Watling’s unique experience from the front line in conflict zones all over the world. Through it, we are able to evaluate what determines success and failure, and how we might better prepare for an uncertain future.

-- Rt Hon Baroness Catherine Ashton LG GCMG

'While Statecraft is a detailed, often surgical, book, its overall effect is therapeutic. Reading it one can start to imagine a road map through the crazy car crashes of the post-rules-based world, and how we can unite the disparate tools we still possess to truly take back control' -- The Spectator

About the Author

Jack Watling is Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute in London. He works closely with the British, Ukrainian and American military, and advises governments on security and strategy.

He was formerly a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington DC and is the author of The Arms of the Future: Technology and Close Combat in the Twenty-First Century. Originally a journalist, he has contributed to Reuters, The Atlantic, Foreign Policy and The Guardian, among others.

Statecraft is his book about how states collaborate, compete and fight in an era of global turmoil.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 19 Mar. 2026
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Main Market
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1035059037
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1035059034
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 454 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.38 x 3.3 x 24.26 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 13,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars (27)

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Dr Jack Watling is Senior Research Fellow for Land Warfare at the Royal United Services Institute. Jack works closely with the British military on the development of concepts of operation, assessments of the future operating environment, and conducts operational analysis of contemporary conflicts.

Jack is the author of The Arms of the Future: Technology and Close Combat in the Twenty First Century. Jack's PhD examined the evolution of Britain’s policy responses to civil war in the early twentieth century. He has worked extensively with the Ukrainian Armed Forces during Russia's full-scale invasion, across NATO, and in Iraq, Mali, Rwanda, on Yemen and further afield.

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    As a bibliophile, I must admit that this book is a keeper. In the age of cheap paper and cheap binding, this volume is brimming with quality paper, superb editing, superior binding. Although the author tied his colours firmly to the mast and clearly understands which side of the slice of bread is buttered, I don’t mind it (one can’t be part of RUSI and claim independence). In fact, I prefer it, as opposed to analysts who declare independence whilst being absolutely partial. Footnotes (11 pages) are at the end of the book. I prefer that to footnotes placed at the bottom of every page. The book is clearly NOT assisted by any AI. I commend that. The author started as a journalist for Reuters, Guardian and the discipline in constructing the narrative stands out. I would’ve liked few maps to go with the narrative, but it wasn’t a big issue as I happen to know the locations in the book inside out. Maybe for a reader not that familiar with the terrain, a map of two would have helped. The author loves and understands the power of language- it was joy to read. I have no doubt that, despite author being entrenched on this side of the political divide, his book will be read and discussed by professionals in China, Russia, Iran, etc.

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