Globalisation
can be defined as the increasing cross-border interaction and integration of
various aspects of human activity. Based on this view of globalisation,
identify one problematic area of the phenomenon and discuss its influence on
contemporary society. What actual or possible means are there to ameliorate the
issue you have highlighted?
Transnational
threats and their challenges in this modern day context
Globalisation has transformed the world into an open
system involving functions carried out by people with the power of technology. A
open system suggests that it is easily influenced and affected by the external
environment. There are bound to inevitably have malfunctions and loopholes in a
system which can adversely affect how the system runs. One such loophole in
this world system lies in the area of security. Transnational threats has
become one of the key most debated issue in this modern day . The various facets of globalization have combined to increase the dangers from
weapons possessions, cyber attacks, racial and religious violence, environmental
degradation and the spread of infectious diseases. This is attributed to the fact that
technology has undergone robust expansion and growth. Technology has allowed
for the movement of crime physically and virtually. In addition, political
unrest and war in one country have
become the responsibility of all nations due to the interconnection nature of
globalisation. The effects of defence threat in one country becomes like a
pandemic; transcending borders and affecting the entire world, economically
socially and politically; no one can sleep in peace in this world. This essay
will argue that globalisation has brought upon threat to national security due
to this powerful phenomenon of integration and interaction and will suggest possible methods to mitigate the
predicaments. The focus will be more on armed conflicts.
In
this 21st century, this sophisticated and integrated world has brought upon
evolution of security threats. Globalisation
has allowed for the wide spread of technology and new innovations, some of
which have proven to be unfavourable and unjustified for the safety of mankind
when landed in the wrong hands. The 9/11
attacks evidently identify how globalisation has allowed the distribution of powerful
arsenals and equipments to terrorists and facilitated the movement of
terrorists by air. The implications of a weak national security is lethal to
our world economy. The interconnection nature of globalisation has made nations
vulnerable to attacks due to the ease of movement of people due to the
advancement of technology. Evolution in terms of complexity of weaponry and
means of damaging life and property. Technology has enabled nations to harness
more lethal weaponry which makes it even more deadly and fearful for nations
who do not. The presence of rogue states like North Korea has drawn fear from
nations all over the world due to the presence of nuclear arsenals and its
malicious intentions.
Innovative
and flexible strategies are needed to counter these terrorisation. The strategy of 'fighting fire with fire' seems feasible as
globalisation has become immortal. Globalisation itself can be used to enforce
and enhance the protection of nations and their people. The presence of
international organisations continue to uphold is presence of preserving peace
in the world. However, nations should not rely on it to settle international
disagreements rather work as a team and support one another. For example when
tsunami struck Aceh in 2005, nations all around the world came to the aid of
Indonesia. This can also be applied when it comes to defence issues. All
nations should work together to deter threats. For example, Syria war . It is
the responsibility of each and every country to look after each other because
friendship is better than forming enemies. Penalties can be imposed on rogue
states. Sanction cut economic ties with nations who fail to stand down on the
use of nuclear and chemical warfare. However, it is often the government that
is responsible for their malicious acts leaving their people in poverty.
Multilateral
diplomacy and joint military exercises can only function efficiently to promote
peace in the world if and only if nations themselves are capable of deterring their
own threats. It is the responsibility of the government to protect it's people
and interests. This includes having a
capable armed force, government prioritising defence spending as well as coping
well with internal security affair. The presence of a strong internal security
ensures that other nations have higher confidence to rely and cooperate for regional or
international security.
The
only thing that is constant in this world is change. This also applies to world
security issues which are incessantly changing and evolving over time. The need
to constantly develop new solutions to rise up to the occasion in order to
protect lives and property is vital.
References:
1.E.
Davis(2003). Globalizations' Security Implications. Retrieved October 9, 2013 from http://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/issue_papers/2005/IP245.pdf
2.Suter(2000).
In defence of Globalisation. Retrieved October 9, 2013 from http://global-directions.com/Articles/Environment/Globalization-Defence.pdf
3.Coulcci (2013). Solutions
to U.S. Security Threats in 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2013 from http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/world-report/2013/01/10/solutions-to-threats-from-iran-north-korea-and-al-qaeda
