01253nas a2200193   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002260000900043653002200052653001900074653002700093653002200120653001400142100001900156245006100175300001000236490000700246520080600253       2005                            d  c200510ahomeland security10aHuman Security10asecurity sector reform10aSocietal Security10aTerrorism1 aValeri Ratchev00aThe Growing Threat: Homeland Security Issues of Bulgaria  a61-740 v173 a<p>This article presents the main problems in adapting security establishments of democratic countries to the challenges of spreading terrorism in a globalized world. The focus is on problems facing post-communist countries. The author argues that, both during the early stages of democratization and in the ongoing security sector reform, the emphasis is on democratic civilian control and too little attention is paid to operational effectiveness. Furthermore, all democratic countries face the problem of achieving effectiveness of the security organizations while preserving and protecting democratic values. The concept of homeland security, among others, may be used to strengthen international and interagency cooperation in dealing with the security challenges of the Twenty First century.</p>