How did one of the Vietnam War’s largest offensives catch commanders off guard despite clear warnings? The story of the Easter Offensive of 1972.

The Russian approach in the 2022 Ukraine War. This essay was written on 23 September 2022, before the Ukrainian recapture of Kherson in the South in October 2022. It offers a snapshot of the events leading up to that point. An analysis of Russian campaign planning and operations demonstrates how the Clausewitzian trinity of chance, passion and reason continues to hold true and has undermined Vladimir Putin's military foray into Ukraine.

Climate change matters to Defence and has a direct effect on warfighting.

Within ADF, the four C’s are viewed as the cornerstone for successful learning. However, for successful learning to occur, motivation is a fundamental pillar.

A change in the character of war is the importance of pre-conflict, political warfare to weaken adversaries and undermine their will to fight. Meanwhile, recent wars between states reinforced the enduring nature of protracted, conventional war to avoid existential threats. This essay asks if Australia has the national understanding to counter the impact of political warfare and the commensurate will to endure a protracted war in the Indo-Pacific.

An article introducing comments made by GEN Chris Cavoli, SACEUR and COM USEUCOM, on NATO and the War in Ukraine as well as his personal observations on implications as a military professional.

This article explores the concept of ‘strategic thinking’. It provides a model for those who are urgently grappling with the current geostrategic turbulence and trying to find a path through it, and a place in the emerging order. 

Discover the crucial basics of international law every military professional needs to navigate complex global operations.