According to various sources, poverty and disease pose a significant risk to national security, with civil war being a less likely threat. There are also concerns about issues such as climate change, government corruption, and environmental preservation. Additionally, there have been allegations of persecution and threats against environmental defenders and tensions surrounding the sale of land to foreign buyers. These issues must be addressed, with a focus on poverty reduction in assistance strategies. Differing political views and ideologies, such as conservative-liberal vs green-populist, can also impact approaches to these issues.