Emerging Threats and Non-Traditional Security
Asymmetric Threats:A Study in the Transformations of Traditional Deterrence Strategies
This paper presents a theoretical interpretation of the growing asymmetric threats and their repercussions on international peace and security. Such threats have imposed shifts in the concepts and theories of security followed for decades
Author: Dr. Bahaa Al-Sabri
Date of publication: 15/01/2023
Note: This study was prepared by Dr. Bahaa Al-Sabri, with the participation of researcher in military and security affairs, Dr. Firas Al-Rubaie.
Position Assessment | This paper presents a theoretical interpretation of the growing asymmetric threats and their repercussions on international peace and security. Such threats have imposed shifts in the concepts and theories of security followed for decades, especially the theories of deterrence and balance of power, the matter which made requiring re-research into new strategies for deterrence in the international arena be necessary.
This study expresses the viewpoint of its author, and the Strategies Center does not bear any responsibility resulting from the position or opinion of its author regarding security, political, economic, social, and other issues, and does not necessarily reflect the position and/or viewpoint of the Center.
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