This report reveals the shift in research leadership over the past two decades towards large economies in the Indo-Pacific, led by China’s exceptional gains. India is also emerging as a key centre of global research innovation and excellence, establishing its position as a science and technology power. That said, the US, the UK and a...

This research aims to provide a snapshot of what Australian policy-shapers and policy-makers are thinking when it comes to cybersecurity and critical technologies as well as their views on future challenges in critical technology and the regulatory and policy responses required to address them.

In an age of continuous and concurrent crises, national resilience and preparedness are increasingly crucial for nations such as Australia and the United States. This report argues the Australian government should better leverage the opportunities and mitigate the vulnerabilities of subnational diplomacy (the engagement of state and local actors in foreign policy).

The authors of this report argue that Western democracies are losing the global technological competition, including the race for scientific and research breakthroughs, and the ability to retain global talent—crucial ingredients that underpin the development and control of the world’s most important technologies.

This report argues that as the India-Australia bilateral relationship continues to grow and evolve, both governments should invest in the construction of a new India–Australia partnership on technology. The foundation for such a partnership already exists, and further investment areas of complementary interests could stimulate regional momentum in a range of key critical and emerging...