The eight threats to international security in 2016

“What are the main risks we see point in 2016, threatening the security and peace?”

“What is a risk to international security? There is a possibility of violent destabilization of a region or country, with lasting regional and global consequences. The possibility of a terrorist attack in any country is not enough to talk about geopolitical risk.”

Analysis (in french) of Renaud Girard, Le Figaro International Columnist


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