This book provides international perspective for those studying or
working in the security domain, from enforcement to policy. It focuses
on non-traditional threats in a landscape that has been described as
transnational in nature and incorporates natural disasters, gang
violence, extremism and terrorism, amongst other issues. Chapters
provide innovative thinking on themes including cyber security, maritime
security, transnational crime, human security, globalization and
economic security. Relevant theoretical frameworks are presented and
readers are expertly guided through complex threats, from matters
pertaining to health security which pose threats not only to humans but
also have significant national security implications, to issues
regarding critical infrastructure vulnerability and the complexity of
understanding terrorist operations. Authors reveal how emerging
uncertainties regarding global critical infrastructure and supply chain
security, food security, and health security are linked to the notion of
human security. Security professionals, policy makers and academics will
all gain from the insights, strategies and perspectives in this book. It
builds understanding of the deepening and broadening domain of security
studies and provides a valuable reference text for courses on security
studies and international relations.