Which of the following statements is correct about traditional notion of security and cooperation?

(A) Traditional security recognizes that cooperation in limiting violence is possible.
(B) War must be limited in terms of the means that are used.
(C) Countries should only go for war for right reasons like for self-defence or to protect other people from genocide
(D) Force must be used in all circumstances, even if alternatives have not been explored.

Choose the correct statements from the options given below:

(A), (B) and (C) only

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only

(A) Traditional security recognizes that cooperation in limiting violence is possible. (Correct). Traditional security theory, while focused on the military actions of states, also acknowledges that cooperation is necessary to prevent and contain conflict. Alliances and arms control are examples of this type of cooperation.
(B) War must be limited in terms of the means that are used. (Correct). The traditional security doctrine includes concepts like jus in bello (justice in war), which dictates that the conduct of war must be governed by international law and a set of conventions to limit the harm caused.
(C) Countries should only go for war for right reasons like for self-defence or to protect other people from genocide (Correct)
(D) Force must be used in all circumstances, even if alternatives have not been explored. (Incorrect).  Traditional security and just war theory emphasize that force should be used only as a last resort, after all other peaceful alternatives (like diplomacy or negotiation) have been exhausted.