Security in a Globalized World. Understanding the Paradigm Shift of Contending Dynamics

Term Paper , 2014 , 15 Pages , Grade: A

Politics - Topic: Peace and Conflict, Security

To what extent has security moved from a more individualistic concern to one of commonality for sates within the international community? Has the idea of security transcended that of the seemingly anarchic conceptualization of 'security as military prowess'? Are there new threats to global security?

For years, the issue of national security has been one of humanity’s greatest concerns. So much so, that the prevailing modern day rhetoric seems to be focalized on that which German scholar John Hertz (1951) calls ‘the security dilemma’. The succession of time, however, has allowed for the redefinition of the concept of ‘security’ as applied to sovereign states within the International community.

This argumentation seeks to explore the evolution of the understanding of security over the course of time, as well as some of the new threats which make the concept a contemporary issue of International relations.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter I: Probing the Dynamic Evolution of Security
The Paradox of Tradition vs Evolution
Traditional Security
The Non- traditional conceptualization of security
The notion of Global Security

Chapter II: Contemporary Threats Posed to Global security
International Armed Conflict
Infectious Diseases
Climate Change

Chapter III: The work of the UN in circumventing threats to Security
The Security Council
Health and the Security Agenda
Climate Change

Conclusion

Bibliographic References

• Grade: A
• Author: Kavoy Ashley (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 15
• Catalog Number: V286677
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656872139
• ISBN (Book): 9783656872146
• Language: English
• Tags: Security, International Relations, The United Nations, Global Warming and National Security, Human Security, The Security Dilemma, Global Security