Threats around the world

There a different kinds of threats around the world. But what is a threat actually?

It has 2 very similar meanings:

  1. A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.
  2. A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

The world knows a lot of different types of threats such as:

These are all threats that influence global security. Meaning they can influence if we feel safe or not.

There are other kinds of threats in the world such as global warming and recently the corona virus. These a threats that threaten our surivival.

Global security ► Also knows as international security. Refers to measures taken by states and international organizations, such as the United Nations, European Union, and others, to ensure mutual survival and safety.