Understanding security practices in South Asia : securitization theory and the role of non-state actors

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Title:

Author:

Barthwal-Datta, Monika.

ISBN:

9780415616317

9780203120682

Personal Author:

Barthwal-Datta, Monika.

Publication Information:

New York : Routledge, 2012.

Physical Description:

196 pp.

Series:

Asian security studies ; 34

General Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction: South Asia, non-state actors and securitization theory -- Understanding security in South Asia: an overview -- Securitizing misgovernance in Bangladesh -- Tackling human trafficking in Nepal -- Shaping India's national action plan on climate change -- Conclusion: NSAs, securitization theory and security practices in South Asia.

Abstract:

This book aims to explore the ways in which non-state actors (NSAs) in South Asia ' media actors, epistemic communities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society groups and others ' are involved in securitising non-traditional security challenges in the region at the domestic and regional levels.

Subject Term:

Security, International -- South Asia.

Non-state actors (International relations) -- South Asia.

Added Author:

Barthwal-Datta, Monika, 1980-.

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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.