Theres a gap in military history magazines, said Dr. Cummins, There is no publication covering just the last 40 years. Military history did not end after the Vietnam War. No magazine focuses only on recent and current conflicts. No magazine shows you what might happen tomorrow until now. Modern War: Military History in the Making will fill that gap.

Modern War magazine explores the Cold War era (1946-1989), recent conflicts spanning from 1990 to present, as well as potential new conflicts. Articles go in-depth to analyze the how and why of conflicts supported with numerous maps, charts, and photographs. Regular columns cover current conflicts around the world as well as examining new weapons, systems and new arenas. Feature articles are often cutting edge analysis of recent, ongoing, or potential conflicts around the world.

Each issue is packed full with: three to four feature-length operational analyses, over 20 maps, wire diagrams, charts and tables, four regional update columns on current or potential conflicts, Design Theory: how the lead article history is turned into a board game, previews and Work in Progress.