War College Papers 2023

In today's fast-paced warfare, integrating Design Thinking into the ADF's planning can provide the agility and innovation needed for modern conflicts.

Discover how Australia's integrated campaigning strategy enhances its role as a middle power in global and regional military operations, and the critical steps needed to improve this approach.

Explore how shifting from a linear process to a system-of-systems approach can revolutionise the ADF's centre of gravity analysis, enhancing strategic military planning in complex, multi-domain environments.

Rising strategic competition and increasing grey zone warfare call for an integrated national approach to defence, one which the Joint Military Appreciation Process is currently incapable of delivering. 

Explore how embracing agility of thought and innovative analysis methods can revolutionise Australian planning doctrine to keep pace with the speed and complexity of modern operations. Discover why these changes are crucial for enhancing our strategic effectiveness.

The ADF’s updated approach to campaigning bodes well to meet Australia’s emerging middle power role, so long as all sectors grasp the value of cohesive integration to national defence.