Collective security
Collective security is a principle in international relations where countries agree to work together to maintain peace and respond collectively if any member is threatened or attacked . The basic idea is that an attack against one is considered an attack against all , so all members act together to stop aggression. Key Meaning Collective security means that all participating nations cooperate to prevent war and maintain global peace by jointly opposing aggression . Instead of each country defending itself alone, the entire group takes responsibility for security . Main Features Mutual Protection – Member countries promise to defend each other. Prevention of Aggression – Any country that attacks another faces opposition from all members. International Cooperation – Countries work together through international organizations. Maintenance of Peace – The goal is to discourage war through unity. Example A well-known example is the system established by the United N...
