The changing interpretation of security

Abstract

Globalizatoin provides the real and potential enemy with such scientific and technical opportunities and means which makes effective warning, identification, prevention and consequence management of these security risks impossible for individual nations. During security risk analysis therefore focus is made on the opportunity to enhance cooperation options with others, as an effective tool in security risk management and burden sharing. Increased interaction within NATO, with non-NATO nations and other international actors creates opportunities for the Alliance to extened its role in enhancing security and stability outside traditional areas of engagement.