As we are going to argue the security problem of a state, then we, generally, used to begin the analysis of her armaments, defence potential and military readiness. It, however, is not enough. Because the international relations in recent years are so complex and tangled that the range of emergency or crisis of a state can not be forecasted. So we should also discuss about the other means of security than the military one.
I, hereto, would put a proposition that there are two ways to ensure the security of a state. One is the tangible means of security as military defence, and the other is intangible one as diplomatic negotiations or diplomatic approaches. It, I think, is a proper and wise policy that a small, minor power state, especially surrounded by the uncertain and peril circumstances, should choose and pursuit the intangible means of security.
Austria is an appropriate example to do so.

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