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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In this paper, William Leben addresses the importance of preparedness in Australia and the need to build resilience to natural disasters.
Dr Cassandra Steer, Dr Elise Stephenson and Sarah Furman discuss Women Peace and Security in space.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Jennifer Jackett addresses the potential implications of current encryption methods on quantum computing.
Ben Scott addresses critical reforms needed in Australia’s intelligence landscape to adapt to the evolving information era.
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.
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Rory Medcalf, Ryan Young, Marina Tsirbas, Matt Sussex write about the state of Aus-US relations with respect to the Trump administration.
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 National Security Podcast
Partners with limits: inside the China–Russia relationship
In this episode, Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva and Graham Meehan join Sally Bulkeley to delve into the complex dynamics of the China-Russia relationship, exploring the alignment and divergence of their strategic interests.
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PM Albanese's China visit and the future of the Aus-China relationship
In this episode, Rowan Callick and Will Glasgow join Susan Dietz to unpack PM Anthony Albanese’s recent visit to China and the complexities of navigating the Australia–China relationship.
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How can we avoid conflict in our region?
In this episode, Bec Strating, Huong Le Thu and Collin Koh join Rory Medcalf to delve into the complexities of conflict prevention in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasising the role of ASEAN, Australia and other partners.
Unpacking the Australia-US relationship with “our man in Washington”
In this episode, John Blaxland joins David Andrews to discuss Australia’s relationship with the US, and why he believes we’re well placed to withstand the instabilities of Trump’s second term in office.