James Bryant

Biography

Colonel James Bryant is the Director of Strategic Initiatives in Defence Force Recruiting. James commanded at platoon and company level in the Royal Australian Regiment in the 1990s, including in Somalia and East Timor, and has since worked in the Official of National Assessments (as it was then called), the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Emergency Management Australia, and AusAID (including service in Afghanistan in a Provincial Reconstruction Team).

Contributions

Title	Date Published
Book Review - The Witness	1 Jan 2023
Volume 19 Number 1	27 Jun 2023
Land Power Library - War by Others’ Means	20 Mar 2025

Latest Land Power Forum

Land Power Library - War by Others’ Means James Bryant 20 March 2025 Book review, Irregular Warfare, Proximity and Partnerships

As a result of recent outbreaks of COVID-19 in Victoria, authorities are now increasing state border patrols to more thoroughly regulate interstate travellers. Due to these current demands placed on the South Australian Police Force, the government has sought assistance from the Australian Defence Force. In support of SA Police, Australian Defence Force members have been deployed to the South Australian border, helping to man border crossings and control entry points as part of Operation COVID-19 Assist.

The Long Shadow of COVID-19 Tim Inglis 18 March 2025 Human Security, Emerging Threats and Opportunities, Civil-Military Relations