Non-traditional security theory

Author: Lu Zhongwei
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Publish Date: 2003-11-01
Features: Since the mid-1990s, a series of "non-traditional security" threats, including terrorism, drug trafficking and arms trade, organized crime, ecological and environmental issues, ethnic and religious conflicts, cults, financial instability, cyberattacks, genetic and biological incidents, illegal immigration, underground economies and money laundering, resource security, arms proliferation, disease outbreaks, transnational crime, and piracy, have been escalating. These threats are exerting an unprecedented impact on the development, stability, and security of countries, regions, and even the global community, increasingly becoming a focal point of attention for scholars, media, and political leaders worldwide. Experts and scholars from the Institute of Modern International Relations of China have provided in-depth yet accessible explanations on the aforementioned "non-traditional security" issues. This book outlines a relatively clear understanding of what constitutes "non-traditional security," the domains it encompasses, the threats it poses, and the "non-traditional security" challenges China faces.