types of security, such as national security and co-operative security;
key concepts, including anarchy and balance of power;
threats to security, from biological weapons to proliferation;
responses to these threats, such as arms control and containment;
terrorist organisations;
topics related to peace and peacebuilding, such as conflict prevention and war termination;
key international treaties and arms control initiatives;
security and intelligence organisations;
international organisations.
Each entry is followed by carefully selected recommendations for additional reading to help students deepen their understanding of the topic. Overall, the dictionary is an invaluable resource for students, researchers and policy makers.
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