The Impact of Globalisation on Security

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.

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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.