GREATES THREATS to the US in 2024 - according to US national security experts

 

According to national security experts, the greatest threats to the United States in 2024 include a mix of domestic and international concerns. At the top of the list is “domestic political violence”, particularly tied to political polarization around the 2024 elections. This issue has raised concerns about domestic terrorism and the stability of democracy itself, signaling a significant internal threat to national security [oai_citation: 9, Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024] (https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/top-8-threats-to-national-security/)

[oai_citation: 8, Rating the Top Threats to U.S. National Security - War on the Rocks] (https://warontherocks.com/2024/02/rating-the-top-threats-to-u-s-national-security/).

On the international front, experts point to the “ongoing war between Israel and Hamas”, which could escalate into a broader Middle Eastern conflict involving multiple state and non-state actors. This situation, along with instability caused by Iran’s influence and nuclear ambitions, remains a significant concern [oai_citation:7,Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024] (https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/top-8-threats-to-national-security/) [oai_citation:6,2023 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community] (https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/reports-publications/reports-publications-2023/3676-2023-annual-threat-assessment-of-the-u-s-intelligence-community).

Another pressing issue is the “Russia-Ukraine conflict”, where the possibility of further escalation could draw NATO into direct conflict with Russia. This situation has serious implications for U.S. forces and allies in Europe [oai_citation:5,Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024] (https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/top-8-threats-to-national-security/) [oai_citation:4,2023 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community] (https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/reports-publications/reports-publications-2023/3676-2023-annual-threat-assessment-of-the-u-s-intelligence-community). Similarly, rising tensions between “China and Taiwan” could lead to a major geopolitical crisis, potentially drawing in the U.S. due to its defense commitments in the region [oai_citation:3,Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024] (https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/top-8-threats-to-national-security/).

Other prominent threats include “cyberattacks on critical U.S. infrastructure” by both state and non-state actors, particularly targeting the country’s electoral and financial systems [oai_citation:2,Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024] (https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/top-8-threats-to-national-security/), and the rise of “transnational organized crime and corruption”, especially in Central America, which contributes to surges in migration and impacts U.S. border security [oai_citation:1,Top 8 threats to National Security in 2024] (https://www.wearethemighty.com/military-news/top-8-threats-to-national-security/).

AUTHORIDATIVE SOURCES:

These threats are seen as high-risk factors for the U.S., underscoring the need for a comprehensive and coordinated national security strategy.  The surveys highlighting the greatest threats to the United States in 2024 were conducted by several authoritative sources:

 “U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)” released the “2024 Homeland Threat Assessment”. This report outlines key national security threats, including domestic political violence, terrorism, and cyberattacks [oai_citation:2,www.dhs.gov] (https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2023-09/23_0913_ia_23-333-ia_u_homeland-threat-assessment-2024_508C_V6_13Sep23.pdf).

The “U.S. Intelligence Community” provides an annual “Threat Assessment”, which is compiled by experts from various intelligence agencies, including the CIA, NSA, and ODNI (Office of the Director of National Intelligence). Their assessment focuses on global geopolitical risks such as the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s ambitions in Taiwan, and cybersecurity threats [oai_citation:1, 2023 Annual Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community] (https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/reports-publications/reports-publications-2023/3676-2023-annual-threat-assessment-of-the-u-s-intelligence-community).

These reports gather insights from security experts within government agencies who assess both immediate and long-term threats to U.S. national security.