Policy Options Papers offer concise evidence-based recommendations for policymakers on essential national security issues. Papers in this series are peer-reviewed by a combination of expert practitioners and scholars.
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As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Sam Howell addresses the current race to build quantum computers.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Takahiro Tsuchiya addresses why Quad countries should prioritise the development of quantum internet and quantum computing.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Prachi Mishra addresses the growing need for talent in quantum computing across academia, industry and government.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Alexander Titus addresses the significant role that synthetic biology can play in conservation efforts.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Heigo Sato addresses the importance of including biosecurity when creating security policy.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Shravishtha Ajaykumar addresses why Quad members should establish data-sharing guidelines for biotechnology pursuits.
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William Stoltz proposes reforms to Australia's national security institutions.
Alasdair Gordon suggests that Australia's intelligence and security community should deepen their partnership with the private sector.
David Brewster outlines why Australia should develop its defence and security relationship with Bangladesh, and what steps it should take.
Dirk van der Kley and Benjamin Herscovitch outline how Australia can protect its education exports from potential economic coercion from China.
Cassandra Steer explores the important question of how Australia should approach the space domain in the years ahead, in pursuit of national interest objectives.
Paul Harris explores the new world order Australian science finds itself within and outlines a new approach to advance the national interest.
Occasional Papers comprise peer-reviewed research and analysis concerning national security issues at the forefront of academic and policy inquiry. They are designed to stimulate public discourse and inform policy solutions.
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The future of Australian elections and Australian democracy
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