| dc.description.abstract | The security situation in Europe continues to be more turbulent than in
previous years. The Russian Federation’s full-scale aggression and war
in Ukraine and its anti-Western rhetoric have once again brought to the
field of security and safety the need to be prepared for a range of threats
and scenarios.
At the same time, it is no longer a matter of surprise and unexpectedness. The lessons learned from overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic
have made everyone in all spheres of society stronger. Modern global
and regional security and geopolitical threats have led to the need for
systemic crisis preparedness in the case of polycrises and multimodal
crises. At least for a while, Europe must be ready to cope with several
simultaneous crises, whether caused by natural or man-made influences.
As a result, crisis management has adapted, and the resolution of such
events is handled in a more considered manner.
Classical security and safety issues have again become a daily focus. One
such issue is the permanent basis of crime analysis and profiling – criminology. The issues of violence, corruption, and illegal arms trade are also
in the spotlight again. These are classical topics in the fight against international crime. In the current era of polycrises, however, the skills and
effectiveness to process and prevent these types of crime also determine
the ability to ensure an expected, legitimate living environment daily.
It is no secret that globalization in international cooperation and trade
has led to the globalization of crime. All types of crime can potentially
be used as hybrid attacks to sow anxiety in society and disrupt the continuity of vital services. Therefore, this issue of the journal focuses on
the introduction of new scientific research, especially in the fight against
crime.
The current 23rd volume of Security Spectrum: Journal of Advanced
Security Research contains a wide range of articles on various topics. | |
