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There are no practical applications for quantum batteries as yet but the platform is useful as a testbed. : Photo by FLY:D is available at https://tinyurl.com/3tjvvmtv Unsplash

In theory, quantum batteries recharge extremely rapidly but translating this to the real world is a different matter.

The harsh reality of quantum batteries

In theory, quantum batteries recharge extremely rapidly but translating this to the real world is a different matter.

While quantum tech remains mostly in labs for now, some industries are already using it. : Michael Joiner for 360info. CC BY 4.0

It promises rapid progress in many fields but experts say widespread real-world gains remain to be seen.

The future of quantum technology

It promises rapid progress in many fields but experts say widespread real-world gains remain to be seen.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the 2022 Quad Leaders’ Meeting in Tokyo. : Official Website of the Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet (https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/101_kishida/actions/202205/24quad.html) Reuse allowed with attribution (https://japan.kantei.go.jp/policies/terms_e.html)

The US views the Quad as an alliance that can contain Chinese expansionism in the Indo-Pacific, but India may not feel the same way.

Can the US convince India to help it contain China?

The US views the Quad as an alliance that can contain Chinese expansionism in the Indo-Pacific, but India may not feel the same way.

Ahead of the next Pacific Islands Forum, internal regionalism is going strong — contrary to the opinion of some external commentators. (Picture: US Embassy, Flickr) : Ola Thorsen CC 4.0

Pacific Island nations are keenly aware that disunity is unhelpful for the region.

Reports of a Pacific fracture fail to understand the region

Both ASEAN and Pacific Island states could learn from each other in bringing much-needed development through external engagements while keeping at bay the negatives. : Thuận Tiện Nguyễn from Pixabay Pixabay license

Better opportunities will arise from ASEAN and Pacific island nations banding together.

Asia and the Pacific stronger together

The United States, pictured speaking with Pacific leaders at APEC 2021, are one of the key external actors shaping geopolitical change. : The White House, Wikimedia Commons CC BY 4.0

Amid global political turbulence, the Pacific is a region whose influence is sought by the world’s powers. Regional coordination is as important as ever.

Expanded, empowered PIF could lock in Pacific security