5. AUSTRALIA - Resource Wealth Strategy And Global Sovereignty - GREGORY COPLEY 102026
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1914 AUSTRALIA TO THE FRONT Resource Wealth Strategy And Global Sovereignty Gregory Copley reports Western Australia’s expanding resource wealth, including rare earth processing in Kalgoorlieand new natural gas reserves, contrasts with domestic governance challenges. Amid growing Chinese influence operations, the Australian Defence Force is expanding regional recruitment. Globally, nations prioritize sovereignty over globalization. Alberta’s decisive referendum vote to remain in Canada has stabilized the federation, prompting Ottawato significantly boost defense spending through modern radar and acquisitions while Saudi Arabia faces internal and external security pressures from Yemen. (5)
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