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well under the tens of thousands that the Soviet Union possessed at the height of the cold war, the threat of just one reaching the United States is still there. Moreover, the possibility of an unauthorized or accidental launch from Russia or the Peoples Republic of China remains a real concern; it has become overwhelmingly less likely. Multinational ThreatsThe vast range of nations or individuals that can affect U.S. and global security and the stability will likely grow in its capability and number. Increasingly capable and violent terrorists, Osama Bin Laden for example, have directly threatened the lives of American citizens and their institutions and will seek to undermine U.S. policies and alliances. Terrorist attacks, such as the bombings of the U.S. Embassies in East Africa or the Trade Center bombing in New York will be directed not only against U.S. citizens and allies abroad but also against U.S. territory. The means employed by terrorists could include conventional attacks, information warfare, or even NBC weapons. These attacks can be done independently or with the backing of their respectable nation (possibly in response to conventional conflict with the United States elsewhere in the world) and will be increasingly sophisticated in propaganda, and political operations. Illegal drug trade, piracy, international organized crime and activities aimed at denying U.S. access to vital energy supplies and key strategic resources will serve to undermine the legitimacy of friendly governments. This may also disrupt key regions vital to national interest, sea-lanes, trade routes, and threaten the safety and well being of U.S. citizens at home and abroad.Humanitarian ReliefHumanitarian crises can also affect U.S. interests and has been vital in the funding of our military. Failed governments, floods, famines, hurricanes, and other disasters will continue to occur, at times requiring the unique capabilities of U.S. military forces and those of the United Nations to provide stability, disaster relief, and other forms of emergency assistance.