BRIDGING BORDERS: TACKLING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN A MULTILINGUAL AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD
BRIDGING BORDERS: TACKLING SECURITY CHALLENGES IN A MULTILINGUAL AND INTERCONNECTED WORLD

Author(s): Raul Pașcalău, Laura Șmuleac, Adrian Șmuleac, Speranța Milancovici, Laura Rebeca Stiegelbauer, Daniel Dejica
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Language and Literature Studies, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Translation Studies
Published by: Editura Universităţii Vasile Goldiş
Keywords: international security; international relations; multilingualism; languages; translations;
Summary/Abstract: In a time marked by fast globalization and closer ties, the security problems that countries face have changed into complicated issues that go beyond ordinary borders. The connections of today’s world make risks like terrorism, cyber threats, and human trafficking even larger, but they also make it harder to find effective responses to these problems. A key part of this modern situation is the multilingual way of communication, which both helps and hinders teamwork among different cultural and language groups. In this setting, the ability to overcome language gaps is essential for encouraging cooperation and joint action against security threats. This essay will look at the various security challenges that appear in a multilingual and connected world, discussing ways to bridge language barriers and improve cooperative efforts among nations, thus helping to create a safer global environment. When looking at security problems globally, these problems link closely to the difficulties of cultural variety and the ways people communicate in connected societies. As globalisation allows different cultures to mix, cities increasingly act as small versions of wider geopolitical issues, requiring new ways to solve conflicts and bring communities together. Handling diversity in these areas shows how important citizenship and identity are, influencing how people see their roles in society. Also, translating languages in crisis situations is very important for effective communication among different cultural communities. However, despite its crucial role, the part of translation in improving understanding and cooperation during emergencies is often ignored, showing a possible weakness in current crisis management plans. Therefore, it is vital to understand these linked issues to create thorough security solutions in a world with many languages.

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