{
  "id": 1420989,
  "title": "Military leaders urged to prepare for emerging security threats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/military-leaders-urged-to-prepare-for-emerging-security-threats",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T04:39:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/military-leaders-urged-to-prepare-for-emerging-security-threats/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Military officials are being advised to prepare for unforeseen security threats and devise contingency plans. The evolving global security landscape necessitates the Armed Forces to guard against threats beyond traditional warfare, such as cyber-attacks, natural disasters, epidemics, and earthquakes. At the 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving and Graduation Religious Service of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra, Mr Thomas Svanikier, a guest of honor, emphasized the necessity for military leaders to anticipate potential crises. Svanikier, a businessman and founder of Svani Group, reminded the military of its core mission to defend and protect the nation while highlighting the significant shift in security threats. He urged graduates to enhance intelligence-sharing and professional relationships with counterparts from other African nations, promoting closer cooperation to identify and neutralize threats before they disrupt countries. Svanikier cautioned against leaders allowing personal ego to hinder the acceptance of ideas from subordinates, advocating for humility and the recognition of valuable input, regardless of its origin. He stressed that leadership should be viewed as a trust-based responsibility rather than personal ownership. The service, held under the theme \"Fifty Years of Equipping Officers for Professional Service,\" also addressed the importance of humility, courage, integrity, and professionalism in leadership, urging graduates to lead with these attributes and serve humanity with a positive legacy. Mr Svanikier drew parallels from his private sector experience, citing contingency planning and rehearsals as essential for continuity during major crises. The graduation ceremony, which marked the 50th anniversary of GAFCSC and the completion of several advanced study programs, concluded with sermons from Rev Commodore (Rtd) Paul Adjei-Djan and Imam Captain Abubakar Mohammed Sharabutu, both highlighting the crucial role of humility, purpose, sacrifice, and legacy in effective leadership.",
  "summary": "Military leaders have been urged to anticipate emerging security threats and develop contingency plans for unexpected crises.",
  "key_points": [
    "Military leaders urged to prepare for emerging security threats beyond traditional warfare.",
    "Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College emphasizes contingency planning for crises.",
    "Humility, courage, integrity, and professionalism highlighted as key leadership attributes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The call for military leaders to prepare for emerging security threats signals a shift in the Armed Forces' role towards guarding against non-traditional threats and fostering cooperation with international counterparts.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}