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The Vanguard Occasional Paper Series


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The Vanguard occasional papers advance understanding and awareness of Australian defence and security concerns.

The papers contribute to current debates and concerns facing Australian military, policy and strategic decision-makers by providing timely research and analysis and diverse points of view.

Papers in the series



Preparing for the Future: Key Organisational Lessons from the Afghanistan Campaign

Major General Andrew Hocking

The Vanguard, no. 2 (March 2022).

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Thinking About Strategic Thinking: Developing a more effective strategic thinking culture in Defence

Major General Mick Ryan

The Vanguard, No. 1 (April 2021).
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Submission guidelines

The Vanguard considers original, contemporary research and analysis papers between 8,000 and 15,000 words on subjects of relevance to Australian defence and security policy

Enquiries should be directed to cdr.publications@defence.gov.au

Series Editor: Dr Cathy Moloney
Managing Editor: Fiona Mackrell
Academic Research Officer: Tim Fletcher

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