Applied Warfare Psychology: From Propaganda to Reconstruction is not just about theory – it is a practical manual for those who need to act. Designed as a hands-on guide, it equips policymakers, military strategists, diplomats, and psychologists with evidence-based tools to address the psychological dimensions of conflict. From countering disinformation to mobilizing civilian resilience, from protecting displaced populations to rebuilding trust after war, every chapter delivers actionable strategies rooted in real-world interventions.

Organized into three operational phases – preparation, action, and reconstruction – the book provides a structured approach to conflict psychology. The first part prepares readers to anticipate and mitigate psychological vulnerabilities, offering methods to assess collective memory, neutralize propaganda, and fortify societies against manipulation. The second part focuses on crisis response, applying behavioural science to civilian protection, psychological operations, and refugee dynamics. The final part guides post-conflict recovery, with frameworks for trauma support, reconciliation, and sustainable peacebuilding – all tailored for immediate implementation.

Written by experts directly involved global conflicts, this book bridges the gap between research and practice. Whether you are designing policies, leading military or humanitarian missions, or supporting trauma recovery, Applied Warfare Psychology provides the clear, concrete solutions needed to turn psychological insight into effective action. In a world where wars are won or lost in the minds of people, this book is your essential field guide.

Pierre Bouchat, PhD, is a Professor of Social Psychology at the Université de Lorraine, France, and a fellow of the Institut universitaire de France. His research focuses on the long-term psychosocial effects of war. He is also interested in the role of collective emotions at the individual, intra- and inter-group levels. Outside academia, he is a reserve infantry officer.

Jais Adam-Troian, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Heriot-Watt University Dubai and visiting Assistant Professor at the Kyiv School of Economics, Ukraine, where he teaches persuasion and influence techniques applied to the war effort. His research focuses on the psychology of conflict, including propaganda, violent extremism, and disinformation, with a special emphasis on conspiracy theories.