Security in the Contemporary World

Which of the following is not typically considered a component of national security?

What is the main focus of human security?

Who is responsible for the formulation of national security policy in most countries?

Which term is used to describe the protection of a state against external threats?

What is the primary objective of national security?

Write a short note against the connection between war and terrorism depicted in the provided cartoon.

Write a short note in favour of the connection between war and terrorism depicted in the provided cartoon.

What examples could you cite to substantiate the argument on India's security priority?

In the Indian scenario, which type of security has been given priority, traditional or non-traditional?

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

Do you agree that rapid environmental degradation is causing a serious threat to security? Substantiate your arguments.

Provide an example of a functioning military alliance and its specific objectives.

What are the objectives of military alliances?

How can a state achieve 'Balance of Power'?

What is 'Balance of Power'?

According to the traditional security perspective, what choices are available to a state when its security is threatened?

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

What are the differences in the threats faced by people in the Third World compared to those living in the First World?

To which category does the creation and sustenance of alliances belong, traditional or non-traditional security?

What is the difference between traditional and non-traditional security?