What about security?
In developing this report, increased security concerns through to 2030 were considered as a potential
10th megatrend, given its prevalence in the media and importance to governments as one of their core
responsibilities.
However, in keeping with the principles previously identified, security was excluded as one of the global
megatrends on the basis that it is evergreen, a constant force that governments must contend with. Still, we
believe that world security concerns will continue to play out as a significant influence in world affairs, although
it is equally clear that the nature of the threat is changing. For more information, please refer to the Appendix
on page 62.