Word Security Areas, Bodies and Measures

Abstract

The chapter explains the notion and meaning of international security, also global security, as an amalgamation of measures taken by states and international organizations to ensure mutual survival and safety. It provides description of different world areas with existing security problems which include disease epidemics, world religious diversity with emerging tensions, environmental dangers, refugee crises, armed conflicts, terrorism, etc. Also briefs some existing international security bodies and measures like United Nations, Security Networks and security oriented technologies. An urgent need of radically new approaches for effective analysis, management and support of world security is also highlighted.

Citation

Sapaty, P.S. (2019), "Word Security Areas, Bodies and Measures", Complexity in International Security, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 9-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-78973-715-820191002