Publications
Moving beyond the Bougainville Peace Agreement
Author(s): Ian KemishDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this paper, Ian Kemish discusses the future of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea and underlines the importance of ensuring that Australia plays a key role, with other trusted partners, in developing a viable plan for Bougainville’s future.
Building the Quad Technology Workforce Pipeline and Research Relationships
Author(s): Miah Hammond-ErreyDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this publication, Dr Miah Hammond-Errey explains why it is essential for the Quad members to add cooperation on STEM workforce issues to their critical and emerging technologies agenda.
Quad collaboration for STEM workforce growth
Author(s): Luke KosloskyDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this publication, Luke Koslosky explains how the Quad can focus more on fostering STEM workforce growth across through international research collaboration, existing Quad agreements, and bilateral cooperation between member states.
STEM researchers from countries of concern
Author(s): Katsuya TamaiDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this publication, Katsuya Tamai explains why it’s important that the Quad countries be open to all foreign STEM researchers who share their fundamental values and why excluding any researcheres from countries of concern can be counter-productive. He also suggests ways in which the Quad members...
The Quad’s role in shifting to resilient technology supply chains and energy security
Author(s): Lisa CurtisDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this publication, Lisa Curtis talks about why the Quad is working collaboratively to create new technology supply chains that are resilient and immune to Chinese coercion and how can this be done better.
Maintaining green energy security and preventing dependence on China
Author(s): Noriko EndoDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this publication, Noriko Endo explains why the Quad countries should align their decarbonisation policies – ideally through an intergovernmental conference on energy security – to prevent China’s energy dominance.
The energy quest: elevating the Quad’s role in the Indo-Pacific
Author(s): Mannat JaspalDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this publication, Mannat Jaspal explains why the Quad should strive to extend the scope of the Quad Plus framework to facilitate synergies and avoid being overshadowed by conflicting and competitive actors in the Indo-Pacific region.
Making sense of complex systems: practical principles and frameworks
Author(s): Dr Ryan Young, Prof Katherine Daniell, Flynn ShawDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Research
It is clear that we are operating today in a world of increasing complexity. What is less clear is how we should understand and analyse this complexity in ways that lead to practical and effective decision-making. Dr Ryan Young, from the NSC Futures Hub, and Prof Katherine Daniell, from the School...
Critical technologies supply chains
Author(s): Raji RajagopalanDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this paper, Raji Rajagoplan talks about why the Quad must have a common approach to the security of critical technology supply chains and the need to avoid excessive dependence on a single manufacturing source, such as China.
Balancing the resilience and innovation of Quad critical technology supply chains
Author(s): Akira IgataDate of publication: 2023
Publication type: Policy
In this paper, Akira Igata talks about why the Quad countries must increase the resilience of critical technology supply chains while maintaining innovation. He adds that the Quad countries must also de-risk from countries that have a record of engaging in economic coercion while preventing the...
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