Contemporary World Politics: Security in the Contemporary World
Question:
Which among the following is not a component of the traditional concept of security?
Options:
Alliance building
Balance of power
Military threat
Health epidemics
Correct Answer:
Health epidemics
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option (4) → Health epidemics
Traditional concept of security = state-centric, military-oriented, focused on protecting territorial integrity through alliance building, balance of power, and responses to military threats.
Health epidemics fall under non-traditional security threats, which deal with human security, environment, migration, terrorism, etc.
