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Finance is now considered a warfare domain. Resilience and deterrence would be enhanced through a proposed office managing financial threats—merging intelligence, regulation and strategy to respond more effectively in a shifting geopolitical landscape.Learning Outcomes
• Recognise emerging forms of influence: The article explores finance as a modern domain for influence operations, reshaping how Australia could deter threats without traditional force.
• Understand integration across domains- It explains how finance, cyber and intelligence tools converge—highlighting the need for coordination across disciplines.
• Reflect on ethical and strategic decision-making- The article warns against unintended consequences of financial warfare, encouraging consideration of legal and moral boundaries.
