207. Concepts of security are the atifferenU bases on which States and the int€rnatlonal cotnmunity as a whole rely for tbeir security. E(anPles of concepEs are the nbalance of pdfer", 'deterrence', 'peacefuL coexistencer and "collectivesecuritytr. security policies, on the otber hand, are means to prorKtte security, such as disarmanenE and arms linibation arrangements or Ehe nalntenance and developnent. of rDilitary capabililies. There i6 no clear-cut line between arconcept" and a 'policy{ and it i.s not neces€ary co define one as long as Ehe general Ehrust. is kept in nind. 208. Any di,scussion of security concept.e ls c@plex and, understandably, controversial. I! concerns inportant and sensilive poli[ical issuea. The persPectivea differ. Even tbe nost. basic definitions and percepEions nay be subject !o controverEy. tlevertheLees, the need to discuss theae issuea is real if nutual trusl, respect and understanding are to be enhanced. This discussion ahould take place on the broaaLest pos€ible basis. No nation shoulal wiEbalraP from this challenge, buE conEribute to efforte that seek to ldentify the coomon ground betseen na t ions.^/ 40 /553 Enqlisb Page 54 209. The differene security concepEs have as a common objective the protection of national security. Tbey have evolved in responae to tbe need for natlonal securiEy and as a result. of changing politicaL, nilitary, economic and otber circunshances. concepts of security conEain different elenents such as military capabilites, econonic strength, social developnent, technol.ogical and gclentlfic progress as tdell as polit.ical co-operation through the use of bilateral and nultilaEeral dj.plcmacy, also involving internalional organizations. Concepts of security may enphasize any one of lheae elements or a conbination of Ehen. Concepts of security nay slress national unilateral action to naintain securlCy or multilateral co-operative approaches. Tradltionally concepts of security have enphasizedunilateral steps to reduce national vulnerabilites bhrough military defence. A
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the concept of security in the context of international relations and states, focusing on the different ways in which security can be defined and achieved. It mentions various elements that contribute to security, such as military capabilities, economic strength, social development, and technological progress. The text also touches on the importance of cooperation and diplomacy in achieving security. Given the focus on international relations and the various elements that contribute to security, it is likely that the text falls under the category of...

**Category**
International relations