You have to take chances for peace, just as you must take chances in war. - John Foster Dulles Global Conflict and International Security remain incredibly important issues as the threat of violence and warfare casts a dark cloud throughout the globe. Humanity lives in fear of aggression from terrorists, a neighboring state, or even their own government, bent on persecuting its citizens because of their nationality or religion. National and international security—freedom from fear of a military attack—remains precarious in the twenty-first century. Millions of people are the victims of aggression, and millions more have had to flee as refugees to seek sanctuary from the ravages of war. Because the anarchical global system requires that states rely on self-help for protection, national security is of paramount priority on policymakers foreign policy agendas. Studying the interdependence and interconnectedness of the world's nations will help you gain insight and understanding of the world's conflicts. This section covers the two sides of conflict: war and security. Internet activities about disarmament and arms reduction contrast with readings about the Persian Gulf War and the current situation in the Middle East.