Since the end of the Cold War, more than 20 major peace operations have been deployed to
countries emerging from internal conflicts. This book argues that international efforts to …

This article examines the challenges and contradictions between some of the leading
conceptions of security within the field of International Relations (IR), from those stating that …

This article critically examines the entanglements between 'security'and the geopolitical and
geo‐economic formations that assist in the cyclical continuation of conflict. The author …

This article warns that the human security discourse and agenda could inadvertently
undermine the international human rights regime. Insofar as human security identifies new …

Change in the Arctic is occurring at an unprecedented rate, placing an immense strain on
the many factors that contribute to human well-being and security, such as the health of the …

In conflict-affected regions, delays in international response can have life or death
consequences. The speed with which international organizations react to crises affects the …

This article interrogates the parameters of the human security debate as a site of biopolitics
in order to gain an understanding of how it has been possible to shape the debate in certain …

The article attempts a comprehensive review of the human security concept in order to
question its utility for both research and policy-making. It notes the term's interdisciplinary …

There is a growing interest in human security in Southeast Asia. This book firstly explores
the theoretical and conceptual basis of human security, before focusing on the region itself. It …

South Asia provides rich pickings for international relations (IR) and security studies
scholars. Its empirical puzzles are packed with complexities and contradictions, and offer …