Threats to Border Security Management in the Age of Disruption

Abstract

The analysis of border security management in the current age of disruption has identified six critical issues that require a comprehensive approach: border conflicts and ambiguous border demarcations, illegal immigration, drug trafficking, arms trafficking, human trafficking, and large-scale natural disasters. Additionally, emerging global threats have introduced new and complex forms of challenges that affect all levels of society. Addressing these issues effectively necessitates both domestic and international collaboration in planning, implementation, evaluation, and accountability. The complexity of these problems extends across multiple dimensions, including the military, politics, economy, society, culture, security, human rights, and the environment. These challenges are further exacerbated by rapid advancements in communication, transportation, and information technology, often referred to as “Disruption.” In response to these evolving circumstances, relevant agencies must review and update their border security management policies to ensure they are comprehensive and forward-looking. It is also crucial for governments and national organizations to prioritize fostering cooperation to safeguard national sovereignty and maximize national interests, in accordance with both domestic and international security principles.