Global security encompasses a broad range of issues ranging from military defense and counterterrorism efforts to cybersecurity threats and humanitarian concerns. Increasing globalization and advancements in technology are raising the stakes for global stability and peace. Threats that were once confined to regional borders now have the potential to destabilize entire regions and make global impacts. As a result, governments and security professionals must consider international aspects of these threats to make informed decisions.
The field of Global security has evolved from the demands that nature and globalization have placed on states, requiring cooperation between states to meet these challenges. Specifically, state actors must collaborate to tackle threats that are too large for their national security apparatuses to handle on their own. This includes addressing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction which requires multilateral cooperation.
In addition, escalating geopolitical uncertainties and widening cyber inequity are creating an unpredictable operating environment. These factors are driving business leaders to adopt a security-first mindset. For example, a growing number of organizations are developing their own global security operation centers (GSOCs) to address evolving cyber threats. This shift highlights the need for criminology professionals to understand how these broader geopolitical developments will impact their organizational stability and operational resilience.
The world is constantly changing, and criminology professionals must be prepared to respond. Kent State’s Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice with a concentration in Global Security program provides the critical skills needed to navigate these new challenges and make a difference for a safer, more secure future.
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