Global security looks beyond traditional notions of security focused on the state and its international system. Coursework examines the complex web of forces that generate insecurity at the international, global, and societal levels, as well as how security concerns have been addressed over time, across cultures, and by individuals and groups.
The world today is in a state of unprecedented global threat and instability. Instability arises from a wide range of issues: regional coercion and meddling, terrorism, transnational crime, health insecurity, environmental degradation, WMD proliferation, mass migration, and overwhelming humanitarian crises. As these dangers continue to threaten the foundational elements that contribute to peace and prosperity, they challenge policymakers to rethink their approaches to security.
Security professionals and business leaders increasingly recognize the need to be a step ahead of these unseen threats. They need to anticipate how broader geopolitical developments might impact their supply chain vulnerabilities, organizational stability and decision-making. They must shape cybersecurity strategies that align with business objectives and enable innovation without increasing risk.
Despite the fact that a few years ago, it seemed as if the world was on autopilot and headed toward universal democracy and peace, we now live in a dangerous age of shifting dangers and escalating conflict. As such, tackling these challenges is the new face of national security. And to do so, the United States and Europe must work together, for if they don’t, their own security could be at risk.