Threats to vital interests

Here is a list of possible threats to the vital interests of Australia in the next ten years. For each one, please select whether you see this as a critical threat, an important but not critical threat, or not an important threat at all.

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
  6. 100%
Climate change
64
26
9
Cyberattacks from other countries
62
33
5
International terrorism
61
33
6
North Korea’s nuclear program
60
32
7
If China opened a military base in a Pacific Island country
55
40
4
A severe downturn in the global economy
51
43
5
Foreign interference in Australian politics
49
44
6
Frequent changes in Australia’s political leadership
43
48
9
Foreign investment in Australia
39
51
9
Large numbers of immigrants and refugees coming into Australia
36
40
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