Increasing influence of new governing systems
Non-state actors, global conscientiousness, social media and the internationalisation of decision-making are forming new, multi-layered governing systems.
Expanding influence of East and South
The shift of economic power from the established Western economies and Japan towards the emerging economies in the East and South is set to continue.
Changing security paradigm
The diversification of threats, and the people behind them, are generating new challenges for the defence and security communities, and to society as a whole.