Audiopaper | Clever country in a changed world: re-thinking Australian science policy

<p><strong>This episode of the <em>National Security Podcast</em> brings you the first-ever audiopaper from&nbsp;the&nbsp;ANU National Security College’s flagship publication, the Policy Options Paper series.</strong> <strong><em>Clever Country in a Changed World: Re-Thinking Australian Science Policy</em>&nbsp;is authored by Paul Harris — Adjunct Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University — and is presented by Katherine Mansted, Series Editor and Senior Adviser for Public Policy at the ANU National Security College.</strong></p><br><p>The global science and technology system has undergone massive change since 2000 and is now a key site of geoeconomic competition between states. For the first time in Australia’s history, its most significant partner for science collaboration will be a country other than its principal ally, the United States. Australia’s successful model for science has relied upon uncommonly high levels of international engagement, but in this new world that model also brings new risks. There is a need to systematically re-think how the&nbsp;Australian science system engages with the rest of the world and delivers value to the nation.&nbsp;</p><br><p>This episode of the <em>National Security Podcast</em> brings you the first-ever audiopaper from&nbsp;the&nbsp;ANU National Security College’s flagship publication, the Policy Options Paper series. Policy Options Papers are the flagship publication from the ANU National Security College and offer short, evidence-based and forward-looking insights and recommendations for policymakers on topical national security issues facing Australia. Every paper in the series is informed by consultation and reviewed by practitioner and academic experts. The paper is also available as a <a href="https://nsc.crawford.anu.edu.au/publication/18731/clever-country-changed-world-re-thinking-australian-science-policy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PDF</a>.</p><br><p><strong>Paul Harris</strong>&nbsp;is the Director of The