The Grey Oration is a cornerstone event at the Australian Defence College, recognising the substantial contributions of the late Professor Jeffrey Grey to the field of military history in Australia. As a historian and scholar of profound influence, Professor Grey’s career spanned decades, notably within the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). His tenure at ADFA left a lasting impact on thousands of cadets and midshipmen, instilling a rigorous understanding of military history's critical role in contemporary Defence.
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The Grey OrationsThe Grey Oration 2024: Global Order at Sea
What does it mean to be a military historian in a world where navies are once again central to global power and legitimacy?
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The Grey OrationsThe Grey Oration 2023: Ethics for Emergencies
The ethical dilemmas faced by military professionals in emergencies expose the complex, often wrenching decisions that can blur the lines of right and wrong in the name of duty and survival.
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The Grey OrationsThe Grey Oration 2022: The Past, Present and Future of War
War in Flux: Continuity, Change, and the Future of Armed Conflict
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