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The Challenge

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Human, environmental, political and economic threats cannot be seen in isolation. They are trans-border, inter-linked, and insoluble without international cooperation. At a time of increasing uncertainty, and ever greater global inter-connectivity, these multi-faceted security challenges demand an immediate and international response. 

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Through focused programmes, roundtable discussions, events, research and publications CSG seeks to drive this response. 

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Our Objectives

 

• Provide a platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue on security challenges facing the Commonwealth and options for their solution.

• Contribute to the ongoing security programme of the Commonwealth Secretariat and CHOGM; promoting the Commonwealth network as an engine for tackling global security challenges.

• Highlight success stories in security from across the Commonwealth community, encouraging best practice.

• Coordinate a network of specialists and a range of programmes focused on delivering practical security solutions in line with the values of the Commonwealth.
   

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Underlying the foundation of the Commonwealth Security Group are the principles of the Commonwealth Charter on Peace and Security:

 

"International peace and security, sustainable economic growth and development, and the rule of law are essential to the progress and prosperity of all."

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