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Preventing the Next Wave of Conflict: Understanding Non-Traditional Threats to Global Stability

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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.