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What is the main implication of military security for a nation-state?
What is the main implication of military security for a nation-state?
- Preventing environmental disasters
- Ability to enforce policies through military force
- Ability to defend itself and deter aggression (correct)
- Achieving security in economic and societal dimensions
According to Buzan, why are military issues considered paramount?
According to Buzan, why are military issues considered paramount?
- They are essential for environmental protection
- They are central to a state and society's security (correct)
- They have the greatest economic impact
- They are the main cause of political instability
Why have administrative/political entities historically required a military?
Why have administrative/political entities historically required a military?
- To promote economic growth
- To expand diplomatic relations
- To ensure cultural dominance
- To protect territory, resources, and citizens (correct)
How has the sophistication of arms evolved over time?
How has the sophistication of arms evolved over time?
What is a typical purpose of Navy forces for most nations?
What is a typical purpose of Navy forces for most nations?
Which component has been a core aspect of security for groups throughout history?
Which component has been a core aspect of security for groups throughout history?
What are some common reasons for historical fighting over territory?
What are some common reasons for historical fighting over territory?
Which situation does the killing of Bin Laden represent?
Which situation does the killing of Bin Laden represent?
Which country understated its military power according to the text?
Which country understated its military power according to the text?
What can lead to a surprise outcome in a conflict despite having a bigger army and more sophisticated weaponry?
What can lead to a surprise outcome in a conflict despite having a bigger army and more sophisticated weaponry?
Which factor was NOT listed as influencing the outcome of conflicts in the text?
Which factor was NOT listed as influencing the outcome of conflicts in the text?
What does the disparity between perception and reality in assessing military power often lead to?
What does the disparity between perception and reality in assessing military power often lead to?
What was the main purpose of the Royal Navy in the context of imperialism?
What was the main purpose of the Royal Navy in the context of imperialism?
In what way did the emergence of the airforce impact modern warfare?
In what way did the emergence of the airforce impact modern warfare?
What did the Treaty of Westphalia presume about entities involved in wars?
What did the Treaty of Westphalia presume about entities involved in wars?
How has the private military and security industry evolved over time?
How has the private military and security industry evolved over time?
What is a common service provided by private military contractors?
What is a common service provided by private military contractors?
What strategy involves increasing investment in military resources and weaponry to achieve balance?
What strategy involves increasing investment in military resources and weaponry to achieve balance?
Which alliance aimed to uphold the balance of power in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?
Which alliance aimed to uphold the balance of power in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars?
What is a key feature of Neutrality as a strategy for maintaining peace?
What is a key feature of Neutrality as a strategy for maintaining peace?
What was a notable action taken during the Cold War to reduce tensions?
What was a notable action taken during the Cold War to reduce tensions?
What was a primary purpose of investing in intelligence as a form of external balancing strategy?
What was a primary purpose of investing in intelligence as a form of external balancing strategy?
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