The fundamental importance of this research work rests on the examination of how the globalisation of security has resulted in the state forfeiting some of its key functions in the area of security. The aim of the study, therefore, is to establish how, as a result of globalisation, the state is no longer able to fully provide security to its citizens.
This study started off by outlining globalisation as a process of transformation. The ambivalent and contradictory nature of the process of globalisation was revealed. It was argued that the process of globalisation has an uneven effect on the people of the world. The second part of this study dealt with the concept of human security in the post-Cold War period. It was highlighted that the post-Cold War period necessitated a rethink of the traditional militaristic approach to security. It was shown that the military view of security was restricting and limiting the scope of study of security. Hence a need for a more inclusive approach was necessary. As a result, the security horizon was widened to include not only military, but also economic, political, social and environmental dimensions.
The third section dealt with the complex relationship between globalisation and security. The complexity of the relationship emerged from the fact that the evolution of the relation is fundamentally tied to a historical perspective on the evolution of the state and security as a structure of international politics. The other issue which was highlighted was the fact that the state was undergoing transformation and as a result was adopting new roles in its performance of its security function. The complexity of the relationship was also shown by the fact that the process of globalisation is not driven by a single issue - for example economic issues - but instead it is multivariate.
The last section analyzed the manifestations of the relationship between globalisation and security. Four interrelated sets of arguments were discussed, namely: security and extraterritoriality, security within global networks, new security agenda as a product of globalisation, and state capacity to provide security. It was revealed that although the introduction of nuclear weapons challenged the ability of states to provide security within its borders, the significance of territory still matters. The revolution in military technology has resulted in the globalisation of the arms trade and arms production.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATION
Globalisation as a process of transformation
Globalisation defined
The origins of globalisation: Is it new or not?
Manifestations of globalisation
Gains and losses as a result of globalisation: a two-edged sword
Globalisation and sovereignty
Evaluation
SECURITY IN THE POST-COLD WAR EARA: HUMAN SECURITY
The historical development of the new security agenda
The new security agenda in the aftermath of the cold war
Evaluation
GLOBALISATION AND SECURITY: A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP
MANIFESTATIONS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLOBALISATION AND SECURITY
Security and extraterritoriality
Security within global networks
New security agenda as a product of globalisation
State capacity to provide security
CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to explore the multifaceted interface between globalisation and security, specifically examining how the process of globalisation influences the state's capacity to provide security to its citizens. By evaluating contending realist and liberal perspectives, the research seeks to understand how the traditional, state-centric, and militaristic security paradigm is being transformed in the post-Cold War era.
- The conceptual clarification of globalisation as a transformative process.
- The historical development and emergence of a new "human security" agenda.
- The complex, non-linear relationship between globalisation and national security.
- The erosion of state capacity due to new, transnational security threats and challenges.
- The role of non-state actors, international regimes, and the privatisation of security.
Excerpt from the Book
Security and extraterritoriality
The development and the institutional form of the modern sovereign, territorial nation-state cannot be isolated from its military evolution. Consequently, the independent capacity to defend national territorial space by military means is conceived to be at the heart of the modern conception of the institution of sovereign statehood (Held et al., 2000: 143). Security, therefore, has been referred to as the defence (protection) of vital interests within a sovereign space. Within the traditional literature of International Relations (IR) the concept of security has been much more connected to territoriality than any other topic. A definition of security was impossible without making any reference to territory. However, globalisation undermines the very territoriality upon which old notions of security are based. In doing so, globalisation presents a frontal challenge to the existing framework for understanding security (Clark, 1999: 114).
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION: This chapter contextualises the research by highlighting the relative lack of exploration regarding globalisation's impact on security and outlines the study's aim to investigate the state's diminishing security capacity.
CONCEPTUAL CLARIFICATION: This section defines globalisation as a process of transformation and deterritorialisation, while evaluating its uneven impact as a two-edged sword on different global economies.
SECURITY IN THE POST-COLD WAR EARA: HUMAN SECURITY: This chapter traces the evolution from the traditional, militaristic national security paradigm towards a broader human security agenda that incorporates economic, social, and environmental dimensions.
GLOBALISATION AND SECURITY: A COMPLEX RELATIONSHIP: This chapter analyses the interplay between global processes and state security, arguing that the state is not merely an object of external impact but is undergoing internal transformation.
MANIFESTATIONS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLOBALISATION AND SECURITY: This final section provides empirical evidence by subdividing the relationship into four areas: extraterritoriality, global networks, the new security agenda, and the state's capacity to provide security.
Key Keywords
Globalisation, Human Security, State Sovereignty, Deterritorialisation, National Security, Cold War, Post-Cold War, Global Networks, Privatisation of Security, Mercenaries, Transnational Corporations, Territoriality, Global Governance, Human Rights, Economic Inequality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The research focuses on the impact of globalisation on security in the post-Cold War era, specifically examining how global processes challenge the state's traditional role and capacity to provide security.
What central themes are addressed in this work?
Central themes include the shift from military-centric national security to human security, the erosion of territoriality, the rise of global security networks, and the impact of the privatisation of security.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to establish how globalisation has influenced the state's ability to protect its citizens and to argue that the relationship between globalisation and security is significantly more complex than a simple linear linkage.
Which scientific methods are applied?
The work adopts a deductive approach, utilising established theories to evaluate the contending realist and liberal views within a research design that blends descriptive and exploratory strategies.
What does the main body of the work cover?
The main body examines the conceptualisation of globalisation, the historical evolution of security agendas, and four specific manifestations: security and extraterritoriality, security in global networks, new security agendas, and state capacity.
Which keywords best characterise this study?
Essential keywords include Globalisation, Human Security, Sovereignty, Deterritorialisation, and the Privatisation of Security.
How does globalisation affect the traditional nation-state?
Globalisation forces the state into a transition where it loses its monopoly on security provision and must adapt to multilateral frameworks and the influence of powerful, non-state global actors.
What role does the privatisation of security play in this analysis?
The study highlights how the outsourcing of security functions to private companies and mercenaries reflects the state's diminished capacity to provide security in the traditional sense.
- Citation du texte
- Abram Monotoane Mosala (Auteur), 2001, The Impact of Globalisation on Security, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/376713
