2.

Briefly discuss the major contemporary global

security issue (like global terrorism, nuclear
proliferation...) and explain their implication for global
peace
Global security issues
There are two main issues and challenges.These are:terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

Global Terrorism ; is global security problem characterized by the use of violence in the form of
hostage taking, bombing, hijacking and other indiscriminate attacks on civilian targets.Terrorist
is another's freedom fighter is often presented as a justification for the general acceptance of
war as a legitimate instrument of even government.

The world is today experiencing four different types of terrorist organization s namely

✓ left wing terrorists. ✓right wing terrorists

✓ ethno- nationalists/separatist terrorists and. ✓religious terrorists

The causes of Terrorism

√ Socio-economic cause (Poverty in the Sense of economic & political isolation,
feeling of hopelessness, violation of human rights, and lack of democracy
provides a fertile breeding ground for terrorism)
√ Political cause
 Legitimate grievances and the failure of governments to adequately address
these problems often foment terrorism.
 Lack of democracy, and widespread and systematic violations of human rights
contributes to the rise of terrorism
√ Psychological cause
Humiliation is another factor conductive to the use of terrorism
Types of terrorism
1. Domestic terrorism:occurs within the borders of country &is associated with extremist
group.
2. Nationalist terrorism:is associated with struggles for political autonomy & Independence.
3. Religious terrorism:that believe that God is on their side and that their violence is divinely
inspired & approved.
4. State terrorism: is a cold, calculated, efficient, and extremely destructive form of terrorism
5. Global terrorism: is an outgrowth of the forces of globalization
Nuclear weapons and their proliferations
Fear of nuclear war dominated security planning during the cold war between two super
powers.
Reasons for the proliferation:there are strategic, economic, and political
motivations for weapons proliferation.
 Superpower rivalry during the cold war.
 Military burden sharing
 Regional balance of power
 Political, military, and economic influence
 Economies of scale
 Self reliance-to preserve or enhance thier Independence.
 Ethinic conflict-generate demand for weapons transfers
 Authoritarian regimes-gov'ts that rule without the consent people generally rely on
military force to exercise control.