Abstract: This study discusses the development of securitization issues in facing global terrorism threat, specifically in the case of United States changing approach toward terrorism. After the cold war, the pattern of threats faced by nations worldwide underwent a drastic change. The change includes the complexity of threats faced by a nation from various aspects such as economy, politics, social aspect, environment, health, etc. By employing qualitative approach, this study focuses on threats of transnational crimes, especially international terrorism.