Ghana has made remarkable progress in democratic governance over the years. While the state has made improvement in relative democratic development and political stability, emerging security threats threaten the national peace, stable and democratic development of the state. This study sought to unravel the emerging security threats in Ghana which will enable and help the appropriate authorities in policy and decision making. Information from reports, website, textbooks, journals and other important documents was used. The study extablished that, emerging security threats such as chieftaincy, farmer-herder conflict, succession agitations, drug trafficking, electoral violence, vigilantism, terrorism, extremism, environmental security, kidnappings, among others have intensified the security alarms in the country. These emerging security threats undermine the stable and democratic development of the state. The study therefore recommended that: the government of Ghana must increase and enhance the number of check points in the country. The government of Ghana must also recruit more border patrol officers especially in the Ghana Immigration Service to patrol and secure the country’s borders and man all porous unapproved routes in the country. Moreover, the government of Ghana must provide appropriate weapons, equipment, tools and technology that will facilitate border management and increase intelligence sharing among appropriate security agencies in the country.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Concept of Security
- Brief History and Overview of Ghana's Security System
- Emerging Security Threats in Ghana
- Cybersecurity Threats
- Environmental Security and Climate Change
- Illegal Small Arms and Light Weapons
- Drug Trafficking
- Political Vigilantism
- Terrorism and Extremism
- Farmer-Herder Conflicts
- Land Disputes and Chieftaincy Conflicts
- Corruption and Organized Crime
- Human Trafficking
- Illegal Mining
- Recommendations
Objectives and Key Themes
This study examines the emerging security threats facing Ghana, aiming to contribute to a deeper understanding of these challenges and provide recommendations for addressing them. By analyzing various sources, the study sheds light on the multifaceted nature of these threats, emphasizing their impact on national stability and development.
- The changing nature of security threats in Ghana
- The impact of these threats on national development and stability
- The role of state institutions in addressing these threats
- The importance of regional and international cooperation in addressing cross-border threats
- The need for a comprehensive and holistic approach to security
Chapter Summaries
- Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the study's objectives, scope, and methodology. It highlights the importance of security for a stable democracy and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of emerging security threats in Ghana.
- The Concept of Security: This chapter explores the evolving definition of security, moving beyond the traditional focus on military statecraft. It examines the complexities of contemporary security challenges and the need for a multi-dimensional approach that encompasses social, economic, and environmental factors.
- Brief History and Overview of Ghana's Security System: This chapter traces the historical development of Ghana's security agencies, highlighting the role of colonial institutions in shaping the country's security architecture. It examines the evolution of the Ghana Armed Forces, the Ghana Police Force, and other national security institutions, as well as the challenges they face in addressing contemporary threats.
- Emerging Security Threats in Ghana: This chapter delves into the multifaceted nature of emerging security threats in Ghana, ranging from cybersecurity threats to climate change and environmental security, illegal small arms and light weapons, drug trafficking, political vigilantism, terrorism, extremism, farmer-herder conflicts, land disputes and chieftaincy conflicts, corruption and organized crime, human trafficking, illegal mining, and more. It examines the root causes of these threats and their impact on national stability and development.
Keywords
Ghana, security threats, national security, emerging threats, democracy, development, stability, cyber security, environmental security, climate change, illegal arms, drug trafficking, political vigilantism, terrorism, extremism, farmer-herder conflicts, chieftaincy conflicts, corruption, organized crime, human trafficking, illegal mining, state institutions, regional cooperation, international cooperation, holistic security approach.
- Citation du texte
- Caeser Nibelli (Auteur), 2021, Emerging Security Threats in Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1119920
