How Economic Situations Impact Threat
Financial circumstances have the effect of disrupting the financial systems and the infrastructure of a nation. Economic threats destabilize a country by reducing their ability to sustain their populace and to provide essential amenities. One economic threat that has had a global significance is the current refugee crisis that has been as a result of the Syrian civil war. Mass migration into Europe has caused there to be uncertainty in the nation’s policy decisions. Involuntary migration into European countries has impacted the strategic decisions as more funds have to be invested in security and humanitarian efforts. Mass migrations from conflict-ridden areas can also cause investors to flee as they fear that an influx of refugees could pose a threat to the security of their investments. Uncontrolled mass immigrations can increase illegal activities from occurring such as drug traffic and human trafficking.
Interstate conflict is an obvious consequence of economic threats. Countries which record high exports are likely to get into conflicts with other nations due to unfair competition practices. In the recent past, China has been in trouble with the United States due to unfair trading practices and oppressive policies. These conflicts can shape up and take global and regional perspectives as different countries seek to join the camp that supports their economic interests. Economic threats such as unemployment can easily lead to political instability that is manifest through incidences of revolutions. The high rate of unemployment in the Middle East is seen to be one of the triggers of the conflict in the area. Far-reaching economic threats such as runaway inflation can escalate into a governance crisis as countries are unable to maintain law and order among their citizenry. Economic stability is necessary for ensuring the political stability of a country since elaborate financial systems are critical in facilitating governance.
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