Risk assessment is crucial for a country to prioritize its capabilities and spending. This process involves identifying potential threats and ranking them in order of urgency. Some threats can be prevented if their causes are recognized early on.

A thorough evaluation can help determine which threats require immediate attention and which can be addressed at a later time. This approach allows for more effective allocation of resources.

Further details on this topic are available from the source, including an article by Crispin Oduobuk that explores the concept of preparedness and risk assessment.