TRENDS IN THE EVOLUTION OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY – THE STATE OF SECURITY IN THE MILITARY FIELD – (IV)
TRENDS IN THE EVOLUTION OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY – THE STATE OF SECURITY IN THE MILITARY FIELD – (IV)
Author(s): Mihail OrzeaţăContributor(s): Diana Cristiana Lupu (Translator)
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Centrul tehnic-editorial al armatei
Keywords: international security; arms race, non-proliferation of WMD; preventive actions; spheres of influence; military cooperation; partnership;
Summary/Abstract: If, during the Cold War, international relations were mainly governed by the argument of force, currently, we are shifting towards a system of relations based on the force of argument. The military dimension of security will diminish in importance as the risks and threats with military character to international security will reduce, and the world will be safer. There is an undeclared arms race taking place and a fight is being carried out with a view to re-dividing the spheres of influence, both denied by the political leadership of the states that promote them. The hegemonic tendencies at regional level of the leaders of some states determine them to try to acquire weapons of mass destruction, especially the nuclear weapon and its delivery systems, thus generating an increase in the international tensions. In order to enhance international security, the relations between states should rely on cooperation and not on confrontation.
Journal: Romanian Military Thinking
- Issue Year: 2009
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 70-77
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
