Human Security Studies

Human Security Studies: Theories, Methods and Themes examines the concept of human security from different theoretical and methodological perspectives and shows how they help shed light on the different themes of global intervention. Liberal perspectives, represented by global legalism and developmentalism, share the optimism that human security can be ensured and enhanced through strengthening global governance. Realists remain skeptical about this liberal vision. While also critical of the liberal promise, critical theorists and feminists offer radical perspectives on human security. All these perspectives help explain the challenges of military intervention for human protection, micro-disarmament, international criminal justice, smart sanctions, human rights and democracy promotion, and human development.

Sample Chapter(s)
Introduction (221 KB)
Chapter 1: What Human Security Is and What It Is Not (226 KB)
Chapter 7: Military Intervention for Human Protection (254 KB)

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Contents:IntroductionPart I: Conceptual, Theoretical and Methodological Issues:What Human Security Is and What It Is NotLiberal Globalists' Optimistic PerspectivesPolitical Realists' Skeptical PerspectivesCritical Theorists' Radical PerspectivesFeminists' Critical PerspectivesMethodological PerspectivesPart II: Themes and Theoretical Perspectives:Military Intervention for Human ProtectionMicro-Arms Regulation and Micro-Disarmament‘Smart’ Sanctions: Still ‘Dumb’Global Criminal JusticeHuman Rights and Democracy PromotionHuman Development and EmpowermentConclusions: Toward a More Realistic World Order for Humanity
Readership: Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in political science and international relations; policy makers in the defence and foreign affairs ministries; legal professionals.