The role of collective security in confronting terrorism in light of the changing international system

Abstract

Security challenges are escalating with the increasing phenomenon of states failing to uphold their obligations to security cooperation under the UN Charter and international treaties. These treaties mandate joint and integrated arrangements and measures to contain current threats and future challenges facing the world, ensuring international peace and combating terrorism. The vertical and horizontal expansion of international terrorism, environmental threats, and the recurring crises stemming from shifts in the international order due to changes in the balance of power have led to a deviation in the cooperation between states and non-state actors within the framework of collective security, as defined by the principles, purposes, and articles of the 1945 UN Charter. International law, humanitarian law, and international human rights law contain sufficient legislation and collective, regional, and bilateral agreements to cover all aspects of international efforts to combat terrorism. However, the divergent policies of the major powers regarding methods of confrontation, and even their use of terrorism to advance their interests and influence, have prevented the complete eradication of terrorism in all its forms. Terrorist activities persist in key regions of the world, including the Middle East. Middle East. This research is an academic contribution to highlighting the concepts of collective security, its principles, the nature of the international system, and how to activate international efforts within the framework of collective security to completely eliminate terrorism.