science response
Human beings depend on security for
survival since it assures them of protection
and defence against any attack on their lives and property. Security plays a significant role on the stability,
peace and prosperity of nations, which has seen countries coalesce towards the
formation of world organizations tasked with the
responsibility of maintaining international
security and peace (Rubinstein and Foster, 2019). Security
issues in traditional times were viewed as threats to the significant state
values, political sovereignty and territorial integrity. However, the
traditional security thoughts are changing because of technological innovation,
political evolution and the introduction of new ideas. Traditional security
involved military intervention and protection from attacks and wars. There is a
shift in human security to individual responsibility, unlike state
responsibility. Insecurity is viewed as the absence of assurance and
confidence. The instability in the financial position is also insecurity.
The UNSC
constitutes of the six UN principal organs, and its responsibility is to ensure
international security and peace. The recommendation is the acceptance of new
members to the UN by the general assembly and the approval of changes in the
charter. Collective security means creating a worldwide power preponderance in
all countries to maintain international security and peace. Under collective
security, all countries are willing to protect international security and peace
by collective military actions on any attacker.
There are
alternative approaches as far as security is of concern. There are key three
aspects of security, namely resilience, protection and prevention. Protection
aims at defending and eliminating any threat. The first alternative is the use
of soft and hard powers by countries to bring about stability. A second
alternative is for the medium and small countries to unite and form alliances
of balancing power. A third alternative is the integration and corporation of
countries to bring collective security. A fourth alternative is the development
of pluralistic security communities where members do not form formal
institutions. A final alternative is for nations to agree on the creation of a
regional organization responsible for security management. Non-conventional
threats asses the traditional military response by asking various questions.
The threats assess the traditional responses readiness. They ask about the
effectiveness and efficiency of the traditional military response.
Finally, it gives insights into the state of security on the
international front. It is every country’s responsibility to uphold all the
values related to security. This will go a long way in protecting the citizens
and countries from any attacks (Rubinstein and Foster, 2019).
Reference
Rubinstein, R. A., & Foster, M. L. (2019). The social dynamics of peace and conflict: Culture
in international security.
Routledge.