Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: Security in the Contemporary World

Question:

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Non-traditional notions of security?

Options:

Non-traditional notions of security are confined to military threats.

Non-traditional notions of security include a wide range of threats and dangers affecting the conditions of human existence.

Non-traditional views of security have been called ‘human security’ or ‘global security’.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Non-traditional notions of security are confined to military threats.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Non-traditional notions of security go beyond military threats

Correction in option 1- Non-traditional notions of security go beyond military threats to include a wide range of threats and dangers affecting the conditions of human existence

 

Non-traditional notions of security go beyond military threats to include a wide range of threats and dangers affecting the conditions of human existence. They begin by questioning the traditional referent of security. In doing so, they also question the other three elements of security — what is being secured, from what kind of threats and the approach to security. When we say referent we mean ‘Security for who?’ In the traditional security conception, the referent is the state with its territory and governing institutions. In the non-traditional conceptions, the referent is expanded. When we ask ‘Security for who?’ proponents of non-traditional security reply ‘Not just the state but also individuals or communities or indeed all of humankind’. Non-traditional views of security have been called ‘human security’ or ‘global security’.