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Which of the following methods can a government use to respond to threats? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following methods can a government use to respond to threats? (Select all that apply)
- Defense (correct)
- Negotiation
- Deterrence (correct)
- Surrender (correct)
What does security refer to?
What does security refer to?
Freedom from threats, protecting core values.
Match the following components of traditional security with their descriptions:
Match the following components of traditional security with their descriptions:
Deterrence = Preventing war through policy Defense = Limiting or ending war Balance of Power = Maintaining a balanced relationship between larger and smaller countries
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Meaning of Security
- Security is freedom from threats, protecting core values.
- Security is essential for every part of a system; destroying one element may destroy the entire system.
Traditional Notions of Security
- The greatest threat to a nation's traditional security is military action by another country, harming sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
Responding to Threats
- A government can respond to threats in three main ways:
- Surrender
- Deterrence (raising the costs of war to unacceptable levels for the opposing side)
- Defense (fighting back to prevent the aggressor's objectives and defeat their forces)
Components of Traditional Security
- Four key components of traditional security are:
- Deterrence: Preventing war through policy.
- Defense: Limiting or ending war.
- Balance of Power: Maintaining a balanced relationship between larger and smaller countries.
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