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Security in the Contemporary World
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What is meant by traditional notion of internal and external security?

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1. Internal Security
- It is related to security within the country, i.e. internal law and order. - Internal security is essential to face any external challenges. - After World War II internal security was almost assured in most of the
developed world.

2. External Security
- Threat of war or military attack by another country. - Acountry can prevent the attack, defend or surrender. - Create a balance of power. - Alliance building.

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Some More Questions From Security in the Contemporary World Chapter

Match the terms with their meaning:

Which among the following would you consider as a traditional security concern / non-traditional security concern / not a thereat ?

(a) The spread of chikungunya / dengue fever.

(b) Inflow of workers from a neighbouring nation.

(c) Emergence of a group demanding nationhood for their region.

(d) Emergence of a group demanding autonomy for their region.

(e) A newspaper that is critical of the armed forces in the country.

What is the difference between traditional and non-traditional security ? Which category would the creation and sustenance of alliances belong to ?

What are the differences in the threats that people in the Third World face and those living in the First World face?

Is terrorism a traditional or non-traditional threat to security ?

What are the choices available to a state when its security is threatened according to the traditional security perspective ?

What is ‘Balance of Power’ ? How could a state achieve this ?

What are the objectives of military alliances ? Give an example of a functioning military alliance with its specific objectives.

Rapid environmental degradation is causing a serious threat to security. Do you agree with the statement ? Substantiate your arguments.

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