Preventing the Next Wave of Conflict: Understanding Non-Traditional Threats to Global Stability
This paper seeks to characterize and assess the seriousness of non-traditional threats to global stability and national security, and understand how foreign and national security policies should be adapted to respond more effectively to emerging non-traditional
threats.
In particular, the report considers the following factors:
• Economic and social disparities
• Political and economic governance
• Demographic shifts
• Natural resources and environment health
The report aims to serve as a foundation for policy makers, legislators, researchers and journalists to help define priorities for action.
