THE POLICE AS AN ACTOR WITHIN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY POLICY Sofia 23. June 2004 Signe Astrup Arnesen Police Advisor Norwegian Institute of International Affairs

CONTENTS The New Security Scene The Police – from traditional to new tasks Components in the Threat Picture International Organized Crime Terrorism Proliferation of WMD Failed States The Challenges for The Security Community

The New Security Scene During the Cold War security was measured largely in military strenght.

The Bipolarity during The Cold War

”Complex emergencies” Terrorism Proliferation Civil Conflicts Failed States Trafficking in drugs International Organized Crime

THE POLICE - FROM TRADITIONAL TO NEW TASKS

International Organized Crime

International Organized Crime Trafficking in drugs

International Organized Crime The importance of intelligence

The Challenge of Terrorism                                                                                                                                                                      

Proliferation

Failed States

Failed States