What is meant by alliance building as a component of traditional security policy?

State its advantages.

An alliance means a coalition of states that agree for a common cause. In a military alliance, states coordinate each other to deter or defend against any form of attack.

Advantages:

1. Alliance keeps the states intact during the time of adversity.

2. They are bound by an agreement that deters any of the member states from misusing the power of security.

3. This increased interdependence.