Mick Ryan (general)

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Mick Ryan
Michael Barry Ryan in the video 'Russia-Ukraine war Where to next'.png
At a Lowy Institute discussion in 2023
AllegianceAustralia
Branch Australian Army
Years of service1987–2022
Rank Major General
Commands Australian Defence College (2018–22)
1st Brigade (2014–16)
1st Reconstruction Task Force (2006–07)
1st Combat Engineer Regiment (2006–07)[ not verified in body ]
Battles / wars United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor
Iraq War
War in Afghanistan [ not verified in body ]
Awards Member of the Order of Australia
Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
Joint Service Commendation Medal (United States)

Major General Michael Barry Ryan, AM is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army and a military strategist. Ryan served as Commander of the Australian Defence College 2018 to 2022, became a Senior Fellow for Military Studies at the Lowy Institute in 2024, [1] and is a Adjunct Fellow of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. [2] He is a commentator on contemporary military affairs, including the Russo-Ukrainian War, Asia/Pacific military strategy, and military matters in the Middle East.

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Military career

Ryan graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1989 and was commissioned into the Royal Australian Engineers. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2008 Australia Day Honours. [3] Ryan retired from the Australian Army as a major general in 2022, having served as Commander of the Australian Defence College from 2018. [4]

Books and publications

Ryan is the author of several books, as well as significant reports and reviews during his military career. [5]

Nonfiction

Fiction

References

  1. "Lowy Institute appoints Mick Ryan as Senior Fellow for Military Studies". lowyinstitute.org. 2 July 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  2. "Mick Ryan — Adjunct Fellow (Non-resident), Australia Chair". csis.org. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
  3. "Lieutenant Colonel Michael Barry RYAN". Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Major General Mick Ryan" (PDF). cove.army.gov. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
  5. "Major General (Ret'd) Mick Ryan AM". lowyinstitute.org/. Retrieved 25 May 2025.