“This book explores the multifaceted, complex, and fluid relationship between the margins and the centre of warfare, questioning enduring assumptions in the study of war—particularly the primacy of the centre over the periphery. By reinterpreting classical and emerging themes such as proxy war, cyber operations, peacemaking, and military organisations through the lens of margin-centre interactions, the book offers fresh and original perspectives on longstanding debates. This volume is of particular interest to scholars and practitioners engaged in the study of war, peace, security, and conflict.” (Chiara Ruffa, professor of political science at Sciences Po, France)

“This collection of essays reconceptualises an old debate in a new form.  Rather than agonise over the distinction between war's nature and its character, it sees war in terms of the relationship between combat - the 'middle' - and its periphery.  The latter can shape war decisively from the outside, just as much as the former can spread outwards in unforgiving and surprising ways. The result is a host of fresh perspectives designed to stimulate innovative thinking in challenging times.” (Prof Sir Hew Strachan, Professor of International Relations, University St. Andrews)