Collective Security
/kəˈlɛktɪv sɪˈkjʊərəti/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle in international law and relations where states agree to mutual defense and cooperation to enhance collective peace and security.
The United Nations operates on the principle of collective security to prevent aggression among member states.
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- collective security
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Commentary
Collective security arrangements differ from collective defense by focusing on maintaining peace through multilateral agreements rather than defensive alliances.
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