Australia’s next prime minister will inherit a ‘world in disarray’ and must adapt quickly


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The global rules-based order is shifting in a way not seen for decades, with some experts saying the next government inherits a "world in disarray". There are concerns Australia has wasted time prepping its defence capabilities at a time when China seeks to become a dominant force in the Indo-Pacific. The next federal government faces a world with drastic US policy changes, trade disputes, and ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East. Security alliances are being challenged, and economic security is volatile, prompting voters to question what this means for Australia's place in the world. The ABC asked a...