Sibylle Scheipers

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Dr. Sibylle Scheipers is a leading scholar in strategic studies and international relations, renowned for her critical work on the changing character of war. Her research fundamentally challenges conventional narratives by integrating historical depth with contemporary security analysis. Her most cited work, "The Changing Character of War" (2024, 64 citations), which she introduced and edited, provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding how warfare has evolved—and what remains constant. By examining shifts from pre-1800 Western military templates through the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars to modern conflict, Scheipers demonstrates that the nature of war is not fixed but shaped by political, social, and technological forces. Her contributions have reshaped debates in strategic theory, offering nuanced perspectives that move beyond simplistic "new war" versus "old war" dichotomies. A Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, Scheipers has also produced notable work on irregular warfare, the laws of armed conflict, and the ethics of intervention. Her scholarship, widely cited by both academics and policymakers, is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complex, evolving landscape of 21st-century conflict.