A recent review of Australia's intelligence agencies reveals a world more unstable and potentially conflict-prone than seen in decades. Commissioned by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the report highlights the escalating rivalry between China and the U.S., and warns of the rising threat posed by a coalition of autocratic regimes. It outlines a significant geopolitical shift where traditional security frameworks have disintegrated, leaving Australia to contend with increased fragmentation and coercive strategies within the Indo-Pacific region. While a major conflict isn't highly probable, the possibility is now within the realm of imagination.
The post-Cold War order has collapsed, leading to an unstable global environment marked by increasing competition among nation-states and a rise in authoritarian powers.
The report emphasizes that while a major regional conflict isn’t deemed likely, it should no longer be considered unimaginable in the current global landscape.
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