National, International, and Human Security: A Comparative

National, International, and Human Security: A Comparative Introduction (New Millennium Books in International Studies)

This clear and concise new edition offers a comprehensive comparison of national, international, and human security concepts and policies. Laura Neack skillfully argues that security remains elusive because of a centuries-old ethic insisting that states are the primary and most important international actors, that they can rely ultimately only on themselves for protection, and that they must keep all options on the table for national security. This is particularly apparent with the increase in â€œglocalizedâ€ terrorism and the forced migration of millions of people.

Although security as a concept can be widened to encompass almost any aspect of existence, Neack focuses especially on security from physical violence. Case studies throughout bring life to the concepts. New cases in this revised edition include the Syrian refugee crisis and the responses from European states, the growth and reach of jihadist terrorist groups and the unilateral and multilateral military actions taken to confront them, drug trafficking organizations and the Mexican governmentâ€™s failure to protect citizens, the overt use of preventive war by major and regional powers and the increasing American reliance on drone warfare, multilateral "train-and-assist" operations aimed at peacekeeping and counterterrorism in Africa, UN civilian protection mandates in Libya and CÃ´te dâ€™Ivoire and their absence in Syria, and how terrorism and refugee crises are intimately connected.

The first edition of this book was published under the title Elusive Security: States First, People Last in 2007.
Country USA
Brand Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 45804836
ReleaseDate 2017-02-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781442275263

Country	USA
Brand	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Manufacturer	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	45804836
ReleaseDate	2017-02-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781442275263

National, International, and Human Security: A Comparative Introduction (New Millennium Books in International Studies)

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