Public Concern Shifts from Traditional to Non-Traditional Security Threats

A recent study reveals a significant change in public perception, with environmental issues, mass migration, and radical Islam now seen as more pressing than the threats from China and Russia.

• The Munich Security Index 2024, surveying 12,000 individuals across G7 nations and others, indicates a decrease in concern over traditional security threats since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
• Non-traditional risks such as environmental threats, mass migration, and radical Islam are now primary concerns globally, with a notable rise in the perceived threat of radical Islam in Europe and North America.
• Western nations expect China and Global South powers to become more influential, while their own influence is predicted to stagnate or decline.
• The perception of China and Russia as top security threats has diminished, with only the UK and Japan still viewing Russia as a significant risk.
• Experts warn that geopolitical risks could increase with events like the U.S.-China competition and potential actions by former President Donald Trump if re-elected.

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