International Security is a cutting-edge analysis of the key security challenges and developments in the post-Cold War world. Drawing on a wide range of contemporary examples, from the Iraq war to the rise of China, it is an essential guide for students and policy makers seeking to understand the theoretical and empirical debates over the fast-changing nature of international security today.
The book is organized into four main parts. Part 1 provides an analytical framework for the book, identifying the most significant post-Cold War shifts in international security and recent theoretical developments in security studies. Part 2 analyses the root causes for contemporary warfare, the dilemmas and debates over military intervention, and the role played by the UN, NATO and other organizations in maintaining international peace and security. Part 3 assesses the challenges of environmental security, including the threat of resource-based conflict, most notably over oil and water, and the perceived security challenges of international migration. Part 4 discusses the new security challenges posed by international terrorism, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and cyber warfare. It explores the strategies and policies adopted by the United States, particularly in the aftermath of 9/11 and assesses the implications of the rise of China and other emerging powers.
This book will be essential reading for students and analysts of international relations, international security and strategic studies.
About the Author
Roland Dannreuther is head of the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster.
New to Edition
Fully revised and updated, with two new chapters on collective security and cyber-security
Features
New edition of this cutting-edge textbook
Thoroughly revised and updated, it includes additional chapters on collective security and cyber security
Draws on a wide range of examples from across the globe, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the rise of China
Includes end of chapter questions for class discussion and further reading suggestions
An essential text for undergraduate students looking for a thorough guide to the subject
