The main functions of international organizations in collective security

Collective Security: International Organization

The Collective Security is a kind of 'coalition building strategy' (Chandra, 2006) in which there is a complete understanding among the countries of the respective regions not to commit any act of aggression against any member country, and in the event of aggression from the non-member countries, the member countries are obliged to defend and support the member country. The concept of the Collective Security is contrary to the proposals drafted in the Collective Defense, in which 'coalition of nations agree only to defend its own group against outside attacks' (Chandra, 2006). The NATO and the Warsaw Pact have the objectives similar to the Collective Defense, whereas the United Nations is based upon the concept of the Collective Security. The Collective Security is regarded as 'more effective approach to security than individual countries trying to act alone, as weaker countries cannot possibly defend themselves, and countries that try often become involved in never-ending arms races which actually detract from, rather than enhance, their security over the long-term' (Chandra, 2006). The United Nations has been a platform where the interest of every particular nation are defined and respected, and the acts of aggression and retaliation are forbidden, unless unanimously approved by all the members of the General Assembly and Security Council. The diplomatic circles are of the opinion that Collective Security is an effective approach which offer complete protection, and enough provisions which safeguard the interests of the nations. The objective of the policy is to unite the countries with common understanding, although the provision of strong retaliation is also evident.

Discussion

The objective of international cooperation can be materialized through the implementation of the Collective Security Setup, which further prevent the 'balance of power deterrence' (Hans, 2001) which is responsible for the initiation of the competition and conflict. The efforts of the United Nation in this context has succumbed on different occasions, in particular before the cold war, the event was responsible for the emergence of the superpower nations, which tried to develop their influence within their regional domain. After the end of the cold war, the experts are of the opinion that the United Nations has escaped from the influence of the super powers, and every member country has realized their potential, interests and priorities. The forum of United Nations is expected to offer substantial relieve to the countries, and has the capability to offer protection, security and stability to the respective countries, which are vulnerable to the threat of aggression (Hans, 2001).