Global security encompasses all measures that nations take to protect the international community against threats and instability. This ranges from national defense efforts to humanitarian crises that affect entire regions. The convergence of these issues creates a complex operating environment, making it difficult for governments to meet their security objectives. RAND provides analyses and policy recommendations to address global security concerns, including high-intensity conflict, economic instability, health insecurity, the use of chemical and other unconventional weapons, and mass displacement of populations.
Cybersecurity and disaster preparedness are two of the most prominent security challenges in this field. For example, rapid shifts in climate patterns are bringing disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires to regions that historically have been safe, catching businesses and families off guard. The growing threat of bioterrorism is another serious concern. If an attacker releases a deadly virus, bacteria, or pathogen, it could cripple a nation’s healthcare system and cause massive economic harm. And as a result of our interconnected world, it would be easy for such an attack to spread globally.
The future of global security will continue to evolve with the advent of new technologies and changing social and political landscapes. As these trends develop, criminology professionals will need to be ready for the challenge. Kent State’s Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice with a Concentration in Global Security will give you the skills you need to help make a positive impact on this crucial area of the field.