United States of America
Report
The US-Vietnam economic relationship: why Beijing is watching
This paper argues that the enhanced US-Vietnam economic ties reflect the fact that Washington has begun to recognise Vietnam’s economic potential and geopolitical significance.
Report
US–EU trade relations in the Trump era: which way forward?
This paper recommends a framework for strengthening US–EU trade relations and achieving successful trade talks in the current era of protectionism.
Discussion paper
Grand strategy alternatives 2019
The Strategic Multilayer Assessment's 'Future of Great Power Competition and Conflict' project is researching how the United States might strategize to defend its global interests. This paper supports the project in deriving some grand strategy alternatives specifically related to China (twelve) and Russia (ten).
Briefing paper
The new Congress and U.S Asia policy
This paper argues that from Australia’s perspective, the U.S Congress will on some issues be a useful supporter of ‘status quo’ positions and robust U.S engagement and leadership in Asia. On many others, Congress will be slow-moving, infuriating or downright depressing in its impact on Asia policy.
Report
Delivering artificial intelligence in government: challenges and opportunities
This report reviews recent progress made in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to public sector service provision, drawing on lessons learned from commercial experience, as well as burgeoning cognitive computing activity by government. The author takes this real-world experience to set forth a framework for agencies to plan, develop, and deploy AI systems.