The Transformation of Italian Armed Forces in Comparative Perspective. Adapt, Improvise, Overcome?

Here you'll find details on my most recent book (with FN Moro). The title is "The Transformation of Italian armed forces in comparative perspective" (Ashgate, 2015).
The focus of this book is the organizational dimension of the restructuring of armed forces through 3 different lenses: doctrine and strategic framework, budget and resource allocation, and force structure and deployment. 

Here below the wonderful praise by Matthew Evangelista (Cornell University, author of "Innovation and the Arms Race"):
"With unprecedented access to military officials and documents, the authors have compiled a thorough analysis of the early 21st century transformation of the Italian armed forces - one unlikely to be surpassed. It details changes in military strategy and budgets and provides accounts of major Italian military operations, from Afghanistan to Libya. Particularly valuable are the comparative dimension - with well-researched discussions of the French and British experiences - and a theoretical framework that highlights learning, innovation, and institutional change."