Page 12 CHAPTER II OVERVIEI{ OF SECURITY CONCEPTS 1I. ConcePts of security are Ebe different bases on ttbich States and the inEernationalcolnlnunityasarholerelyfortheirEecurity.E(anPleaofconceptsare the "balance of po{,tern. 'deterrence', rpeaceful coexisEencen and ncol'lecEive securiEy". securily Policies, on the other hand. are means to Pronote security' such as disarnarnenf, and arns tinitation arranqenents or the maintenance and developrnent of nilitary caPabitities. There is no clear-cu! Iine beEt{een a "concebt" and a 'Polici' anil it ia not necessary to deflne one as long as the general thrust is kePt in nind. L2. Any discussion of security concepts is conPlex and' understandably' controversial'. It concerns iruportant and sensilive political issues' The perspectives aliffer. Even the rnost basic definitions and percePlions nay be subject to controversy' NeeerEbeless, the need Eo discuss Eheie issues is real it mutual trus!, respect and understanding are to be enhanced' Tbls discussion should take place on lhe broaalest possible basis. !b nation should nithdras fron Ehis challenge, but contribute to efforts that seek to i'lentify the conmon ground between na ! ions. 13. This chapter endeavours Eo give an overview of varioua security concePts and approaches through rhich states bave slriven Eo naximize their nalional security' In this conEext the relationshiP of such concepts, Policies and princiPles to the broader issues of i.nternational security si11 alao be consiclered ' The discussion of Ehose security concePEs, principles and Policies in this chaPter is descriptive' The order in *trich they are liste't i5 Hithout prejudice Hitb regard to their validity, itrlportance or Priority. A. Concept ot balance of Irose r 14. In one form or another, the "balance of Potrer' has been a feature of internaEional relaEi.ons since the advenE of the state systen' Although the meanlng of Ehe tern "balance of posers aPpears self-evident, it Tnay be understood in
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the concepts and approaches related to national and international security, without directly mentioning any specific economic, environmental, or social issues. However, it does touch upon the idea of "balance of power" and "deterrence" which could be related to the broader context of international relations and security.

**Category**
International relations, Security