Redefining  Security: The Shift Towards Non-Traditional Threats and the Imperative of Water Security

Dr Mumtaz Shah; Shafique Rehman

Redefining Security: The Shift Towards Non-Traditional Threats and the Imperative of Water Security

Authors

Dr Mumtaz Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Agriculture, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam
Shafique Rehman Master Scholar, Sindh Agriculture University, Tando Jam, Pakistan,

Keywords:

Security Paradigm, , Non-traditional Threats, , Water Security, , Agricultural Scarcity, , Crop Policy

Abstract

The security paradigm is constantly changing. The world is changing very fast and non-military issues are taking much more importance as compared to military and conventional race. Non-traditional security threats are the challenges to the individual's survival and well-being, such as climate change, food and water security, natural disasters, diseases and irregular migration. Water security has taken a central position in an international forum. Some major international issues such as population growth and pollution are altering the sharing of water reservoirs and agricultural involvement over these resources is becoming a hot issue not only within states but also across borders. Water as a natural resource may contribute to many security risks and threats that may cause a dispute’s intensification. Security is a multidimensional approach that focuses on an individual's welfare and well-being. Improvement of policymaking in water management is also a very important factor for human security at the international level.

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Redefining Security: The Shift Towards Non-Traditional Threats and the Imperative of Water Security