Climate Change Politics and
International Security: The
New Global Threat Multiplier
Introduction
Climate change has emerged as one of the most significant challenges to international security in the 21st century. This
analysis explores how environmental degradation and climate-related disasters are reshaping global politics, creating
new security challenges, and forcing a reconceptualization of traditional security frameworks.
Climate Change as a Security Threat
Direct Security Impacts
The immediate security implications of climate change manifest through resource scarcity, territorial disputes, and
population displacement. Rising sea levels threaten low-lying nations, while changing precipitation patterns affect food
security and water availability across regions.
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