Contemporary World Politics: Security in the Contemporary World
Question:
Security implies:
Options:
Freedom from terrorism
Freedom from foreign rule
Freedom from threats
Regional security
Correct Answer:
Freedom from threats
Explanation:
The correct answer is option (3) - Freedom from threats
At its most basic, security implies freedom from threats. In its broadest formulation, the human security agenda also encompasses economic security and ‘threats to human dignity’. Put differently, the broadest formulation stresses what has been called ‘freedom from want’ and ‘freedom from fear’, respectively.