Security and Africa's First World Cup

Security is always a concern for organizers of the World Cup, and this year's upcoming tournament in South Africa — the first World Cup on the continent — is no exception. Envisioning a range of threats from terrorism to petty crime, tournament organizers are trying to beef up security in nine cities that will serve as venues for the games. Less than a month before the tournament begins, STRATFOR thought it time to look at how real those threats are and how security preparations are shaping up.