Q.41: What global risk did economists link with rising U.S. protectionism in 2025?
The risk of a full-blown global trade war, which could destabilize economies like Europe’s.
Q.42: What did Australia’s intelligence review recommend, in light of growing global fragmentation?
It recommended enhancing intelligence capacity, including setting up an economic security function within its Treasury.
Q.43: How did NATO’s 2025 summit reflect changing global alliances?
By engaging non-Atlantic partners (like Japan, New Zealand) and focusing on higher defense spending.
Q.44: What did the Munich Security Conference in 2025 signal about the U.S.-Europe alliance?
It raised concerns about weakening transatlantic unity, with U.S. demands for Europe to take more burden.
Q.45: Which major global challenge was described as “no longer unthinkable” by Australian intelligence?
The possibility of a major power conflict.
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