An Interview with Allie Mellen (author: CODE WAR)
Source: YouTube · John Hammond · published Mar 9, 2026 · 20:47
Ally has published her first book "Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield," which explores the critical intersection of cybersecurity and geopolitics 0:11-0:16.
Key Takeaways:
• "Code War" examines how nations engage in digital warfare, hacking, and espionage in the modern era 0:11-0:16
• This is Ally's first book, fulfilling a long-held aspiration to write about cybersecurity 0:21-0:31
• The book focuses on the relationship between international relations and digital security threats 0:40-0:42
Ally's work provides timely insights into an increasingly important domain where technology and global politics intersect.
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Alrighty. Well, hey there, Ally. Goodness gracious, it is super good to get together and chat. But I think you've got some incredible news lately, right? You're releasing, you're launching, you're publishing a whole new book, Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield. Is that right? >> Yes, that is right. Thanks so much for having me. I'm really, really thrilled. You know, this is my first book. Uh, it's been crazy. so much work, but it's really been so fun. I've wanted to do this for years, but I didn't realize that it would be a book or I didn't really think about it in that way. And seeing it now finally in print has been so powerful. It is all about the intersection of cyber security and geopolitics. I specifically look at the histories of Russia, China, and th…