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Australians Fear Foreign Military Attack in Next Five Years: Study

First article: 22 mar. 2026, 16:00 | Last update: 22 mar. 2026, 16:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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A recent study by the Australian National University (ANU) has revealed that almost 50% of Australians anticipate a foreign military attack on their country within the next five years. This heightened sense of vulnerability underscores increasing concerns about national security amid escalating global tensions and conflicts. The study highlights a significant shift in public perception, suggesting a growing unease about Australia's safety and its role in international affairs.

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Almost half of Australians think foreign military will attack within five years, ANU study suggests Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Sarah Basford Canales 22 mar. 2026, 16:00 (2 hours ago)

Almost half of Australians think foreign military will attack within five years, ANU study suggests

University polling and focus groups found sharpest increase in those worried about national security was cohort aged 18 to 24Nearly half of Australians believe a foreign military will attack the country within five years, as anxiety over national security issues rises sharply, a new study suggests.The Australian National University’s National Security College report found that two-thirds of those polled in 2026, including an increasing number of teenagers and young adults, were worried about nat

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