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5.4 - Traditional Security and Cooperation

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Introduction to Traditional Security

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Teacher
Teacher

Today, we'll delve into traditional security. Traditional security primarily focuses on military threats to the state. Can anyone tell me what they think defines a security threat?

Student 1
Student 1

It’s when another country could potentially attack us, right?

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly, Student_1! Traditional security sees threats through the lens of military power. Now, let's explore some specific types of threats. Student_2, can you think of an example?

Student 2
Student 2

Maybe an invasion by a neighboring country?

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! An invasion is indeed a clear military threat. To remember, you can think of the acronym 'DIME' - Deterrence, Internal Security, Military build-up, and External Threats. Each of these plays a role in ensuring a state’s security.

Balance of Power

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Teacher
Teacher

Now, let's discuss the balance of power. Why do you think it's important in international relations?

Student 3
Student 3

It helps to keep countries from becoming too powerful, so they don’t threaten others.

Teacher
Teacher

That's right, Student_3! A balance of power prevents any single country from dominating others, creating stability. Can someone mention how alliances contribute to this balance?

Student 4
Student 4

Countries form alliances to strengthen their position against potential threats.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! Alliances can enhance a country’s military capabilities through cooperation. To remember this concept, think of the saying 'Unite to Protect' which stresses the need for countries to work together.

Cooperation in Security

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Teacher
Teacher

Next, let’s discuss cooperation. How do you think countries can work together to enhance their security?

Student 1
Student 1

They could create treaties or agreements to limit weapons.

Teacher
Teacher

Great point, Student_1! Disarmament agreements are key. Could you elaborate on an example of such a treaty?

Student 2
Student 2

The Non-Proliferation Treaty!

Teacher
Teacher

Yes! The Non-Proliferation Treaty aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Remember the mnemonic 'STAND'—Strategic Treaties to Avoid Nuclear Disasters, which captures the essence of cooperation in traditional security.

Introduction & Overview

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Quick Overview

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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The section differentiates between traditional and non-traditional security concepts, emphasizing that traditional security primarily involves military threats to states, while also recognizing the significance of cooperation for maintaining security. It explores tactics such as disarmament and alliances, and the evolving landscape of security concerns in the contemporary world.

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Understanding Traditional Security

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In traditional security, there is a recognition that cooperation in limiting violence is possible. These limits relate both to the ends and the means of war. It is now an almost universally-accepted view that countries should only go to war for the right reasons, primarily self-defence or to protect other people from genocide.

Detailed Explanation

Traditional security emphasizes the importance of military power and recognizes that cooperation among states can help manage conflicts. It advocates for going to war only in self-defence or when protecting others from serious threats like genocide. This means that countries are encouraged to find peaceful solutions before resorting to violence.

Examples & Analogies

Imagine two countries that have been at odds due to territorial disputes. Instead of going to war, they decide to negotiate and agree to share resources. This cooperation can prevent violence and promote peace, similar to two neighbors resolving a disagreement over a shared fence.

Components of Traditional Security Policies

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Traditional security must also concern itself with internal security. After the Second World War, internal security became less emphasized for powerful countries since they faced no serious threats from groups living within their borders. However, newly-independent countries faced threats from both external and internal sources.

Detailed Explanation

While traditional security often focuses on external threats (like attacks from other nations), it is just as important to maintain internal security, which concerns safety and order within a country's own borders. For new nations, ensuring internal peace is crucial because they often face challenges from separatist movements or civil unrest.

Examples & Analogies

Think of a newly-formed country like a family moving into a new house. Initially, they need to secure the house from outside threats (like burglars). However, they also need to ensure that family members are not fighting among themselves over belongings, as internal conflict can be as damaging as external threats.

Alliance Building in Traditional Security

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Traditional security also involves alliance building. An alliance is a coalition of states that coordinate their actions to deter or defend against military attack. Most alliances are based on national interests and can change when those interests shift.

Detailed Explanation

Countries often form alliances, which are agreements between nations to support each other in times of conflict. These alliances can strengthen security as countries work together toward common goals. They can change based on the political landscape or individual countries' needs.

Examples & Analogies

This is like a group of friends at school who agree to stand together against a bully. If one friend is attacked, the others will back them up. However, if a new friend joins the group with different interests, some might leave, showing how alliances can change based on interests.

Cooperative Security Measures

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Traditional views of security do not rule out other forms of cooperation such as disarmament, arms control, and confidence building. Disarmament requires all states to give up certain kinds of weapons, while arms control regulates the acquisition or development of weapons.

Detailed Explanation

In addition to military alliances, countries can engage in cooperative security efforts like disarmament, which is the elimination of weapons, or arms control, which seeks to limit the spread and development of weapons. These efforts help reduce the likelihood of conflict and promote peace.

Examples & Analogies

Consider a community that decides to put down their weapons to focus on building a better neighborhood. They agree to disarm themselves because they realize that living in peace is more beneficial than being armed against one another.

Confidence-Building Measures

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Traditional security also accepts confidence-building as a means of avoiding violence. This is a process where countries share military intentions and plans to prevent misunderstandings that could lead to conflict.

Detailed Explanation

Confidence-building measures help countries show they are not preparing for war by transparently sharing information about their military plans. This openness can reduce tensions and foster trust between nations, making conflict less likely.

Examples & Analogies

This is like two neighbors who have been quarreling over a property line. If they sit down and discuss their property boundaries openly, misunderstandings can be cleared up, and they’ll feel more secure about not intruding on one another's space.

Definitions & Key Concepts

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Key Concepts

  • Traditional Security: Military threats to state sovereignty.

  • Deterrence: Strategy to avert military confrontation.

  • Balance of Power: Ensuring no single nation dominates others.

  • Disarmament: The elimination of specific military weapons.

  • Arms Control: Regulating the quantity and type of weapons.

Examples & Real-Life Applications

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Examples

  • The formation of NATO as a military alliance to collectively deter threats from the Soviet Union.

  • The INF Treaty of 1987 which eliminated intermediate-range ballistic missiles.

Memory Aids

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🎵 Rhymes Time

  • For security, don't be a loner, form alliances and you’ll be a strong owner!

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Once upon a time, nations worried about a rogue nation attacking. To feel secure, they joined forces and built a balance of power, ensuring peace for all.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember 'DICE' - Deterrence, Internal Security, Cooperation, and External Threats as key aspects of traditional security.

🎯 Super Acronyms

Use 'PACT' to remember Peace, Alliances, Cooperation, and Treaties, which form the core of traditional security.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Traditional Security

    Definition:

    The concept of security primarily concerned with threats from military action of other states.

  • Term: Deterrence

    Definition:

    A strategy aimed at dissuading adversaries from taking unwanted military actions.

  • Term: Balance of Power

    Definition:

    A situation in international relations where power is distributed among countries so that no single nation becomes too strong.

  • Term: Disarmament

    Definition:

    The reduction or elimination of a country's military forces or weapons.

  • Term: Arms Control

    Definition:

    Efforts to regulate and limit the development, stockpiling, and proliferation of weapons.

  • Term: Cooperation

    Definition:

    When countries work together to enhance security and reduce military tensions.