Answer:ccording to the study, the U.S. intervened in 81 foreign elections between 1946 and 2000, while the Soviet Union or Russia intervened in 36. A 2018 study by Levin found that the electoral interventions determined in "many cases" the identity of the winner.
Explanation:
foreign interference aims to shape the actions of decision-makers and public opinion to achieve an outcome favourable to foreign interests. Likewise, ensuring Australia's business interests and intellectual property are not subject to theft through espionage is important to our national interests.
