Australian Defence Force Journal, issue no. 191

This edition features ten articles, the majority of which specifically address the challenges and opportunities facing the ADF in the wake of the 2013 Defence White Paper, and, particularly, in the 'post-Afghanistan' environment. The lead article by Major Giles Cornelia, which was also been awarded the 'best article' prize, examines the influence of the Malayan Emergency on the development of counterinsurgency doctrine by Australia and its allies. It is followed by Cate Carter's article in which she argues that the ADF should reclaim its regional expertise and position itself as 'the partner of choice' for regional states.

Brian Agnew then examines the recent Libyan campaign, questioning its relevance for Australian defence planners. Commodore Brett Brace argues that PNG needs to strengthen its maritime security. Commander Jennifer Wittwer then contributes an article on the role that gender plays in NATO's crisis management planning process, drawing on her current experience in Afghanistan, and Captain Louise Brown, formerly of the British Army, brings a fresh approach to the question of 'the ADF beyond Afghanistan'.

Of the remaining four articles, two—by Wing Commander Jason Begley and Rachel Mourad— address the role of air power in expeditionary operations and irregular warfare respectively. A jointly authored article by Major General Paul Brereton and Lieutenant Colonels Geoff Orme and Jim Kehoe looks at how well the current selection, training and preparation of Army reservists equips them to undertake short-tour stability operations.

Former British Army Colonel Peter Brown concludes the edition with an assessment of 'living within a constrained defence budget', drawing on his experience from a similarly targeted review in the UK. For this edition, the Board decided to publish a selection of book reviews in the online version only, to enable the inclusion of more articles in the printed version. Some prospective articles for this addition, which could not be included, were deferred to the Commander's Papers series.

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