Publications
Telecommunications in the Pacific Islands region
Author(s): Amanda H A Watson, Ioana Chan MowDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
This paper describes the main challenges for digital connectivity in the Pacific Islands region. It discusses how the Quad could engage with leaders in the Pacific to ensure both access and redundancy.
The ASEAN-Quad partnership in undersea cables: building inclusion, sustainability, and regional connectivity
Author(s): Mark Bryan ManantanDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
This paper talks about how the Quad could collaborate with ASEAN on undersea or terrestrial cables – a key aspect of the region’s thriving digital economy.
Taking a strategic view of telecom networks in the Indo-Pacific
Author(s): Sameer PatilDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
This paper talks about why it’s imperative for the Quad partners to work together on countering Chinese telecom companies’ dominance and secure Indo-Pacific telecom networks.
New opportunity for Indo-Pacific digital trade
Author(s): Daisuke KawaiDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
This paper talks about new opportunities for the Quad countries to establish rules for free and trusted digital trade, among themselves and within the Indo-Pacific through the adoption of the Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT).
A strategy for Quad biotechnology collaboration
Author(s): Dirk van der Kley, Daniel PavlichDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this paper, Dirk van der Kley and Daniel Pavlich discuss the importance of biotechnology, how the Quad countries and can leverage each other’s’ strengths to advance their capabilities and provide recommendations on the areas of collaboration.This paper has been written as part of the Quad Tech...
Walking the talk on citizen data
Author(s): Shen, ODate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
The Australian Government responded swiftly to a number of serious cyber attacks in the private sector last year. However, as Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil acknowledged in an interview: “Government holds more private information about Australians than anyone else in the community.” In this...
Cold logic: getting intelligent about Antarctica
Author(s): Bond, I, Mortensen, JDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this Policy Options Paper, the authors outline why Antarctica is key to understanding global climate drivers. They argue that investment in Antarctic climate science offers a compelling value proposition for reducing Australia’s losses to natural disasters, and outline its potential to encourage...
Good Neighbours: Strengthening environmental security in the Indian Ocean region
Author(s): Brewster, D, Bergin, ADate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
READ THE FULL PUBLICATION In coming years, the Indian Ocean region (IOR) will experience a significant number of security threats associated with climate change and the impact of other human activities on the natural environment. Those environmentally related issues may have a significant impact...
Options for Australia, France, India trilateral cooperation: building an Indian Ocean partnership
Author(s): Brewster, D, Medcalf, R, Baruah, D, Bondaz, ADate of publication: 2022
Publication type: Policy
In this Policy Options Paper, the authors put forward options for Australia, France and India trilateral cooperation in the India Ocean. They outline four key areas of opportunity: regional disaster management arrangements; building an oil spill modelling and mitigation system; fisheries governance...
Triple constellation: AUKUS in space
Author(s): Citowicki, PDate of publication: 2022
Publication type: Policy
In this Policy Options Paper, Philip Citowicki puts forward a case for why Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom should work together, through AUKUS, to bolster their space capabilities using economies of scale and technology sharing. Key points The AUKUS security technology...