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5. Security in the Contemporary World

The chapter explores the complex notions of security in the contemporary world, emphasizing the distinction between traditional and non-traditional security threats. It underlines the importance of understanding security from various angles, including military, economic, and social aspects, while highlighting India's multifaceted security strategy. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the implications of global cooperation in addressing these security challenges.

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  • 5

    Security In The Contemporary World

    The chapter discusses the concept of security, arguing that it has been narrowly defined in traditional terms, primarily focused on national interests, while advocating for a broader understanding that encompasses human security.

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  • 5.1

    Overview

    This section introduces the complex concept of security in international relations, distinguishing between traditional and non-traditional security notions.

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  • 5.2

    What Is Security?

    Security refers to the freedom from threats, encompassing both traditional military concerns and broader human security aspects.

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  • 5.3

    Traditional Notions

    The section outlines the traditional concept of security, emphasizing military threats and the importance of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and alliances in national security.

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  • 5.3.1

    External Security

    This section discusses the concepts of external security and its relation to traditional and non-traditional security threats faced by nations.

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  • 5.3.2

    Internal Security

    This section explores the concept of internal security in relation to national security, focusing on threats both outside and within a nation's borders.

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  • 5.4

    Traditional Security And Cooperation

    This section discusses the traditional understanding of security, focusing on military threats from other states, and the need for cooperation and alliances to enhance national security.

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  • 5.5

    Non-Traditional Notions

    This section explores the differences between traditional and non-traditional security notions, emphasizing the broad scope of what constitutes security threats beyond military considerations.

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  • 5.5.1

    Human Security

    Human security shifts the focus from traditional military threats to a broader understanding of security that encompasses various threats to individual well-being.

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  • 5.5.2

    Global Security

    The concept of global security encompasses both traditional military threats and non-traditional threats, such as terrorism and environmental degradation.

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  • 5.6

    New Sources Of Threats

    This section discusses the various sources of threats to security, distinguishing between traditional and non-traditional concepts of security.

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  • 5.7

    Cooperative Security

    Cooperative security emphasizes collaboration among nations to address non-traditional security threats such as poverty, disease, and natural disasters, rather than relying solely on military confrontation.

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  • 5.8

    India's Security Strategy

    This section discusses India's security strategy, addressing military and non-traditional threats to national security.

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