Conceptualization of Security in the 21st Century







The state requires complete protection with several aspects and the most important aspect which the state needs a complete analysis of security both within the state and sometimes outside the state to evaluate that either the security is sufficient in the development of security on a large scale or not. 



Balance of Power is an anachronism in the 21st century which is dominated by nation-states that see their national interests and national powers as chief aims. Thus, intense competition exists in an anarchic world. Balance of power was not appropriate to bring peace to the 21st-century world. Due to its inadequacy and uncertainty, it needed to be replaced by something more reliable. 

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Perceiving the Idea of Security in the 21st Century

The 21st century is witnessing nation-states in their evolved shapes. The international community is stronger than ever before in chaotic world history. But the risks of conflicts among states are never eliminated absolutely. It is part of a realistic world. In the 21st century, these risks might be less dangerous than ever. This is because the international community is strong but several states have weaponized themselves with weapons of mass destruction. Thus, maintaining peace in this scenario is critical and needs proper mechanisms.


The order and stability within the state is the major thing that always supports further analysis in which stability is the major factor that affects the rule of law at the national level. The discourse about security always gives the realization approach towards the various level for both national and international agenda in which the security of different aspects is the most concerning thing at a huge level.


‘Collective Security’ as Core Concept of World Peace in the 21st Century

The idea of ‘Collective Security’ replaced ‘Balance of Power’ in the 21st century. This core concept of security is different from its preceding formula.



 

A. What is Collective Security?

Collective Security can be defined as ‘the collective or joint mechanisms adopted and pursued by the international community to fight aggression and the aggressor in order to maintain international peace’.



 

B. Principle behind the Concept of Collective Security


The principle behind the concept of Collective Security is that ‘all the states must be joining hands to fight against the aggression. The attack against one state shall be taken as an attack against all states.


C. How to Achieve Collective Security?

Collective security can be achieved by pursuing the ways mentioned below;


An aggressor state is needed to be identified in a combat

All other states shall work jointly to contain or defeat the aggressor

Aggressor shall be either made to surrender or defeated

Arrangements shall be made in the future to bring the aggressor state into the mainstream

Effectiveness of Collective Security

The effectiveness of ‘Collective Security’ depends completely upon the eagerness of states to play their respective roles in this regard. More the willing states would be the more effective Collective Security can be perceived.


Collective Security & The League of Nations

League of Nations established on the principle of collective security failed in its mission due to the inappropriate and nationalistic approaches of certain states like Germany, Italy, and France. It carried the principles to preserve world peace which collapsed after the Great Depression and finally led the world to the Second Great War of the century.


Collective Security & the UN

UN succeeded the League. In its very first Article, the UN Charter pledges to maintain international peace. Chapter 7 of the charter further clarifies the course of action that states need to adopt in cases of Breach of Peace.



Conclusion

Collective Security is the idea that works as the concept of security in the 21st century. This concept is working contemporarily along with several flaws it carries.