Abstract
Post cold war international political and security
environment has posed challenges in the form of
emerging new threats and a new security environment.
These threats include but are not limited to terrorism,
nuclear proliferation, narcotics and migration. However,
the horrible event of 9/11 presented terrorism as the
most serious and immediate threat to security in a
globalizing world. Technological developments have
increased the potential impact of future terror incidents
e.g., the dimensions of bioterrorism, nuclear terrorism
etc. Two crucial elements to counter these emerging
threats comprise of a comprehensive strategy and the
state. State is the central element to implement any
counter-strategy whatsoever. Nevertheless, states have
limitations in this regard. These limitations are driven by
state’s own national interests, its security perceptions,
political, economic and social configurations. This study
examines those limitations of state in detail that affect the
states response capabilities.
Key words: New Security Threats, Counter-Terrorism, State and
Security, 9/11, Terrorism
Muhammad Ijaz Latif, Rehman Afzal Khan. (2011) Emerging New Threats in International System: Limitations on State’s Capacity, Journal of Political Studies, Volume 18, Issue 2.
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