International Security Studies (2^nd Ed.) Theory and Practice

This new and updated edition of International Security Studies provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the subject of security studies, with a strong emphasis on the use of case studies to illustrate theoretical debates.

In addition to presenting the major theoretical perspectives, the book examines a range of important and controversial topics in covering both traditional military and non-military security issues such as WMD proliferation, humanitarian intervention, food security and environmental security. The volume also offers a wide range of case studies providing detailed analyses of important global security issues.

The 37 chapters contain pedagogical features and recommended further reading and are divided into five thematic sections:

• Conceptual and Theoretical
• Military Security
• Non-Military Security
• Institutions and Security
• Case Studies

Updates for the second edition include:

• New chapters on cybersecurity and the insecurity of the LGBT community.
• Substantial revisions to existing chapters to incorporate analysis of important international political developments, including the Trump Presidency; ?Brexit?; North Korean nuclear standoff; the Syrian Civil War; Yemen Civil War; Mediterranean migration crisis; Climate change diplomacy and the Sustainable Development Goals.

This textbook will be essential reading for all students of security studies and highly recommended for students of critical security studies, human security, peace and conflict studies, foreign policy and International Relations in general.

Section I: Conceptual and theoretical 1. Framing a discipline Shahin Malik 2. The traditional routes to security: realism and liberalism Edward Smith 3. Challenging orthodoxy: critical security studies Shahin Malik 4. Feminist security studies Wendy Stokes 5. Human security Shahin Malik 6. Constructing security Shahin Malik Section II: Military security 7. Reflecting on war and peace Bruce Pilbeam 8. New wars, globalisation and failed states Bruce Pilbeam 9. Nuclear Proliferation Andrew Moran 10. The international arms trade in conventional weapons Bruce Pilbeam 11. Terrorism Andrew Moran 12. Religion and international conflict Jeffrey Haynes 13. Intelligence and security Andrew Moran 14. The rise of private military and security companies Bruce Pilbeam Section III: Non-military security 15. Environmental security Peter Hough 16. Crime and security Peter Hough 17. The Securitization of LGBT Communities in Uganda Martin Ridley 18. Food security Peter Hough 19. Health and security Peter Hough 20. Disasters and security Peter Hough 21. Migration and security Peter Hough and Bruce Pilbeam 22. Cybersecurity Andrew Moran Section IV: Institutions and security 23. The United Nations and the Responsibility to Protect Bruce Pilbeam 24. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation: Continuity and Change Andrew Moran 25. Regional Security Organisations Peter Hough Section V: Case studies 26. The United States: finding a role in the post-cold war and post-9/11 eras Andrew Moran 27. Russia, the Black Sea Region and Security Tunc Aybak 28. China: Security and Threat Perceptions Peter Hough and Shahin Malik 29. Security in Europe: the triumph of institution building? Dermot McCann 30. Security in Africa Peter Hough 31. The Arctic Peter Hough 32. The Arab Spring and Democracy: Problems and Prospects Jeffrey Haynes 33. The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Ronald Ranta 34. Korea Peter Hough 35. Latin America Lloyd Pettiford and Neil Hughes 36. Space and Security Ian Shields 37. Conclusion: where to next? Shahin Malik

Peter Hough is an Associate Professor in International Relations at Middlesex University, UK.

Andrew Moran is an Associate Professor and Head of Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University, UK.

Bruce Pilbeam is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University, UK.

Wendy Stokes is a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University, UK.