of the Republic of Serbia and one of the most serious security challenges in the region. Such efforts may encourage the spread of separatist ideas and thus become a factor of destabilization in other parts of the Republic of Serbia and the wider region. Unlawfully and unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo is the greatest threat to the security of the Republic of Serbia. The imposition of unilateral solution contrary to the UN Charter and international law contributes to the area to become long-term factor of instability in the region. Respect for human and minority rights and the implementation of democratic standards, particularly in terms of security and protection of Serbian and other non-Albanian population, sustainable return of refugees and internally displaced persons and the decentralization of Kosovo and Metohija, is not carried out in accordance with the proclaimed goals of the international community. Unfavorable development of the security situation and implementation of "Comprehensive Proposal for Kosovo Status Settlement" (Ahtisaari Plan), which is not accepted in the United Nations Security Council, can cause an escalation of violence in Kosovo and Metohija and become a source of risks and threats to the security of the Republic of Serbia and the destabilization of the region. This is contributed by the formation of paramilitary, so-called Kosovo Security Force, which represents a serious threat to the existing mode of regional arms control and threatens the balance in the region. Security of the Republic of Serbia could also be threatened by the armed rebellion, as a specific form of armed conflict motivated by unconstitutional and violent aspiration to change the borders. Also, disputes with the use of weapons may arise as a result of escalating terrorism and border, territorial and other disputes. Terrorism is one of the greatest risks and threats to global, regional, and national security. Modern terrorism is global in its scope, and is also associated with violent religious extremism. In terms of global terrorism, the Republic of Serbia may be the target of terrorist activity, both directly and using its territory for the preparation and execution of terrorist actions in other countries. From the standpoint of security risks and threats the Republic of Serbia is facing with, what 10