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Security in the Contemporary World
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What is the aim and methods of terrorist groups ?

Answer

Terrorist groups seek to change a political context or condition that they do not like by force or threat of force.Civilian targets are usually chosen to terrorise the public and to use the unhappiness of the public as a weapon against national goverments and other parties in conflicts.

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Some More Questions From Security in the Contemporary World Chapter

Nuclear weapons as deterrence or defence have limited usage against contemporary security threats to states. Explain the statement.

Looking at the Indian scenario, what type of security has been given priority in India, traditional or non-traditional ? What examples could you cite to substantiate the argument ?

Read the cartoon below and write a short note in favour or against the connection between war and terrorism depicted in this cartoon.

Read the cartoon below and write a short note in favour or against the connection between war and terrorism depicted in this cartoon.

What is security ?

What are two notions of security ?

Why is the greatest danger is from military threats?

Differentiate between deterrence and defence ?

How a balance of power is maintained ?

What are the four components of traditional security policy?

What is an alliance?