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Security In The Contemporary World
Question
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.
Solution
(a) The spread of chikungunya/dengue fever: Non-traditional security concern
(b) Inflow of workers from a neighbouring nation :Non-traditional security concern
(c) Emergence of a group demanding nationhood for the region: Not a threat (internal matter)
(d) Emergence of a group demanding autonomy for their region: Not a threat
(e) A newspaper that is critical of the armed forces in the country: Not a threat.
Some More Questions From Security in the Contemporary World Chapter
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.
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.
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 ?
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