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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Ian Kemish discusses the future of Bougainville and PNG and underlines the importance of ensuring that Australia plays a key role, with other trusted partners, in developing a viable plan.
As part of the Quad Tech Network series, Dirk van der Kley and Daniel Pavlich discuss the importance of biotechnology as an area for Quad countries to collaborate.
Dr James Mortensen and Andrew Gibson consider the effects of wider mental health issues on possible crisis responses actioned by the Australian government.
In this paper, Olivia Shen explores the data risks and responsibilities inside government, and offers recommendations to address these issues.
Isabelle Bond and Dr James Mortensen argue that Antarctic climate science can enhance Australia's security and intelligence, beyond just military and diplomatic goals.
In this paper, Isabelle Bond and James Mortensen outline why Antarctica is key to understanding global climate drivers.
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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