Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield

Allie Mellen's 'Code War' examines the cyber strategies of leading nation-states, particularly the United States, China, and Russia, tracing historical, political, and military roots that shape their digital operations.

The book explains how governments integrate cyber capabilities into broader doctrine and how tech companies and societies interact with state power in cyberspace.

Using historical analogies and recent case studies, it highlights differences in objectives, approaches to attribution, and the role of private-sector infrastructure.

Mellen also discusses emerging changes driven by AI and offers practical advice for organizations navigating geopolitical cyber risk.

The work is aimed at both technical and non-technical readers interested in the strategic implications of cyber conflict.