Evaluate the role of four new …

Following are the main threats to security: 1) Global warming - common but differentiated responsibility has been fixed by UNFCCC. The northern states are more concerned with ozone depletion and global warming, the southern states are trying to set the relationship between economic development and environmental management. 2)International terrorism- Terrorism is an issue of non traditional security.It refers to political violence that threats civilians deliberately and indiscriminately. 3) Epidemics-Such as HIV-AIDS, bird flu and Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome (SARS) have rapidly spread across countries through migeration, business, tourism and military operations. 4) Environmental Degradation -is causing a serious threat to Security.In broad concept human security,the threat agenda should include hunger, disease and natural disasters because these kill far more people than war.