Question 1

Increasingly, governments are outsourcing security tasks to

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The trend of outsourcing security tasks or functions is increasing, and private security firms are the most common choice for governments. Private security firms are often more flexible, cost-effective and specialized than state- or police-run security forces. Moreover, governments can easily hire them for specific security functions or projects, such as guarding government facilities, protecting foreign dignitaries, or providing military support. Outsourcing security functions to terrorists or Third World states is not only illegal and unethical but also poses a significant risk to national security. The United Nations lacks the operational capacity and resources to provide comprehensive security services, and its role is mostly limited to peacekeeping missions or conflict resolution. Therefore, private security firms remain the most viable option.

Question 2

What are the key characteristics of terrorism, and how does it differ from conventional warfare? Do you think standard approaches to the management of security, including balance of power, deterrence, collective security, and arms control can be effective in fighting terrorists? Discuss each in turn, and use examples to explain why you do/do not think that particular tactic could be effective in fighting terrorists.

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Question 3

Can any war be explained without using all three levels of analysis? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using more than one level of analysis to explain a war?

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Question 4

Compare and contrast the balance of power and collective security approaches to the management of insecurity. How does deterrence play a role in each of these approaches?

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Question 5

Does collective security work? Discuss the gap that exists between the collective security "ideal" and its practical implementation. Is collective security a viable option for managing the security dilemma in the post-Cold War world? Why or why not?

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Question 6

What are the most important contributions of realism to our understanding of managing security? Do you think realists actually believe the security dilemma can be managed? Why or why not?

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Quiz 8: War and Strife

Increasingly, governments are outsourcing security tasks to

Can any war be explained without using all three levels of analysis? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using more than one level of analysis to explain a war?

Compare and contrast the balance of power and collective security approaches to the management of insecurity. How does deterrence play a role in each of these approaches?

Does collective security work? Discuss the gap that exists between the collective security "ideal" and its practical implementation. Is collective security a viable option for managing the security dilemma in the post-Cold War world? Why or why not?

What are the most important contributions of realism to our understanding of managing security? Do you think realists actually believe the security dilemma can be managed? Why or why not?