Western Perceptions of the Strategic Environment: Risky Business

For almost a decade, since September 11 2001, people in the west especially have thought more about threats. Is it safe to travel on public transport, to go to a particular country? But dealing with such threats may not make us more secure. Instead, those who defend us need to focus on risks, especially risks which might appear in the future.

The World Today Published 1 November 2010 Updated 14 October 2020 5 minute READ

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