Understanding Security Practices in South Asia
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Understanding Security Practices in South Asia

Securitization Theory and the Role of Non-State Actors

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Understanding Security Practices in South Asia

Securitization Theory and the Role of Non-State Actors

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This book explores the ways in which non-state actors (NSAs) in South Asia are involved in securitizing non-traditional security challenges in the region at the sub-state level.

South Asia is the epicentre of some of the most significant international security challenges today. Yet, the complexities of the region's security dynamics remain under-researched. While traditional security issues, such as inter-state war, border disputes and the threat of nuclear devastation in South Asia, remain high on the agendas of policy-makers and academics both within and beyond the region, scant attention has been paid to non-traditional or 'new' security challenges.

Drawing on various case studies, this work offers an innovative analysis of how NSAs in South Asia are shaping security discourses in the region and tackling security challenges at the sub-state level. Through its critique of securitization theory, the book calls for a new approach to studying security practices in South Asia – one which considers NSAs as legitimate security actors.

This book will be of much interest to students of security studies, Asian security, Asian politics, critical security studies, and IR in general.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2012
ISBN
9781136322792
Edition
1
Topic
Politics & International Relations
Subtopic
National Security
Index
Politics & International Relations

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. FmTitle
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. List of Illustrations
  8. Preface
  9. Acknowledgments
  10. Abbreviations
  11. 1. Introduction: South Asia, non-state actors and Securitization Theory
  12. 2. Understanding security in South Asia: An overview
  13. 3. Securitizing misgovernance in Bangladesh: The Daily Star, New Age and The Bangladesh Today
  14. 4. Tackling human trafficking in Nepal
  15. 5. Shaping India’s national action plan on climate change: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)
  16. 6. Conclusion: NSAs, Securitization Theory and security practices in South Asia
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index