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a) The foremost position in an army or fleet advancing into battle.
b) The foremost or leading position in a trend or movement.
c) Those occupying a foremost position.

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Recent years have seen a growing synergy between Defense, Diplomacy and Development in post conflict and counterinsurgency environments.

Sometimes called 3D, comprehensive, holistic or whole-of-government, this approach recognizes that stabilizing and reconstructing failed or failing states requires an integrated approach and “unity of effort” through interdepartmental collaboration.

Canada is not alone in this approach. Allies and international organizations alike have adopted similar thinking. The OECD recently published Whole of Government Approach in Fragile States, while NATO in 2006 announced plans to develop a comprehensive approach policy. And in December of that year the U.S. Army Headquarters published its new counterinsurgency field manual, otherwise known as COIN FM, which advocated a comprehensive approach to counterinsurgency operations. (Lieutenant Colonel John Nagl, one of its authors, introduced the manual on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, a clear sign that things had changed.)

But what does this approach truly mean to international operations and domestic security?

Vanguard asks questions about whole-of-government strategy, explores policy options and shares the contributions of government and public sector agencies as well as NGOs and the private sector to uplift failed and failing states. We examine successes and seek out lessons learned, profile individuals and organizations engaged in 3D and domestic operations, and provide a bridge between academia researching such issues and the decision-makers who implement whole-of government policy abroad and at home to ensure Canada’s interests and security.

Networking and partnerships are essential to achieve effective whole-of-government policy and operations. Vanguard contributes as a platform to share and debate your ideas.


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