Photo by Serco Are we ready for war? It is a question that is seemingly asked more and more as the world grows dangerous. Are we ready to respond to the threats we face? As geopolitical risk increases, this is important to consider. The conversation often focuses on our armed forces; the number of those serving, the kit and weapons they have access to, and if the capabilities to defend ourselves are sufficient and available. But one thing has become clear: having a plan about how we respond as a nation and recover from impacts – whether physical, economic or cyber – is an imperative. The chief of defence staff, Richard Knighton, has said the UK is preparing a new version of the government “war book” which was developed during the First World War. The war book was about much more than just how the military responds – it was about how society and the economy remain resilient and continue to function during a time of crisis.…