United States of America
Briefing paper
Non-citizen recruitment in the ADF: international comparisons
This paper outlines policies to recruit non-Australian citizens into the Australian Defence Force (ADF) which commenced in 2024, and looks at Australia’s allies that support similar policies.
Journal article
Digitalization and inclusiveness of HRM practices: the example of neurodiversity initiatives
This paper presents a multidisciplinary perspective on digital transformation and D&I that demonstrates, in the context of automated decision making, where algorithmic biases and the standardisation of thought represent new risks, neurodiversity initiatives become a cornerstone for advancing D&I. It identifies innovative ways to efficiently configure an inclusive organisational design targeting neurodiversity by leveraging technologies.
Briefing paper
What does First Nations foreign policy mean?
This paper provides a guide to First Nations foreign policy which seeks to embed the unique experiences and perspectives of indigenous people into a country’s international policy priorities and programs. When a country adopts a First Nations foreign policy approach to their interactions with the world, it is often based on the principles of mutual...
Report
An overview of US higher education
This report presents an introduction to the US higher education system, providing an overview of its size, scope and governance model. The report's aim is to introduce readers to some of the major policy conversations taking place in the United States, and whether there could be lessons learned from the US context applied to other...
Report
The use of AI for improving energy security
Electricity systems around the world are under pressure due to aging infrastructure, rising demand for electricity and the need to decarbonise energy supplies at pace. The aim of this study was to provide insight into the state of artificial intelligence applications for the power grid, and the associated risks and opportunities.