Research & Publications
Agard Research Associates produces interdisciplinary scholarship designed to inform decision-makers, advance institutional practices, and foster informed public discourse. Our publications translate complex research into accessible, actionable insights for professionals, policymakers, students, and the general public. Explore our policy briefs, research articles, and working papers, or browse our research interests and upcoming agenda.
Current Initiatives
Our current initiatives define the priority areas that guide forthcoming publications and projects. This agenda is reviewed tri-annually to ensure continued alignment with emerging policy needs, institutional challenges, and public interest.
Defense Policy & Strategy
Investigating contemporary national security challenges and historical precedents
Institutional Accountability
Examining mechanisms for transparency and ethical governance in public and private institutions
Workforce Policy
Analyzing trends in workplace regulation, employee rights, and organizational culture
Information Accessibility
Developing frameworks for translating complex research into public-facing resources
Arts & Humanities Advocacy
Documenting the societal value of liberal arts education and civic engagement
Research Interests
Our research spans multiple disciplines, reflecting our commitment to comprehensive, evidence-based inquiry.
Current areas of focus include:
Defense & National Security
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Defense strategy and military policy
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Wartime production efficiency
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Public support for defense initiatives
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Intersection of global economics and cyber warfare
History & Policy
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American contemporary history (20th-21st century)
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World Wars and Cold War era analysis
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Foreign policy and military strategy
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Domestic mobilization and its institutional effects
Institutional Behavior & Reform
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Workplace culture and organizational effectiveness
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Evidence-based institutional improvement
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Ethical business practices
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Professional development and capacity building
Behavioral Science & Decision-Making
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Neuropsychological factors in institutional behavior
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Social-emotional learning in professional settings
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Behavioral frameworks for policy analysis
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
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FERPA, HIPAA, OSHA, and EEOC compliance
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Nonprofit governance and management
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Institutional accountability frameworks
Arts, Humanities & Public Discourse
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Value of liberal arts and humanities education
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Critical thinking and cultural literacy
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Civic understanding and informed citizenship
Coming Soon
Semper Certior: Certior de Re Publica
Semper Certior is an upcoming newsletter from Agard Research Associates Inc. focused on clear, evidence based insight into public affairs, institutional decision making, and policy developments. This section serves as an advance notice for readers interested in future updates. Subscription access will be made available once the newsletter infrastructure is finalized.