This report explores potential surprises and discontinuities in Asia that could affect Australian and Canadian interests over the next 15 years.
Excerpt from report:
“identify potential surprises and discontinuities that could emerge in Asia and create significant challenges and/or opportunities for Australian and Canadian interests over the next 15 years.”
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Report location: | source |
Language: | English |
Publisher: | Policy Horizons Canada |
Publication date: | April 1, 2014 |
Authors: | Not Specified |
Time horizon: | 2030 - 2035 |
Geographic focus: | hybrid_east |
Page count: | 57 |
The research method involved scanning for insights, expert interviews, workshops, and foresight processes to identify changes and their potential interactions. Collaborative tools facilitated the joint effort between Policy Horizons Canada and the Strategy and Delivery Division of Australia, despite geographical distances.
The purpose of this study is to identify potential surprises and discontinuities that could emerge in Asia and create significant challenges and/or opportunities for Australian and Canadian interests over the next 15 years. (p. 3).
The study examines Asia's future, focusing on potential challenges and opportunities for Australia and Canada. It uses foresight methods to explore plausible futures, considering economic, social, technological, environmental, and political forces in Asia. The report discusses forces of change, scenarios, policy implications, and revises commonly held assumptions about Asia's trajectory.
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