Positive Security: Collective Life in an Uncertain World

This book critically conceptualizes positive security and explores multiple areas in global politics where positive security can be studied as an alternative to the existing understandings and practices of security. It defines positive security as a focal point of contextual and spatiotemporal moments that emerge through encounters with 'the other in everyday politics, and offers an in-depth discussion and analysis of the Global North and South divides, human security, migration, gender, Indigenous issues, and perceptions of security in the Arctic. It concludes by reflecting on the significance of positive security and its application for other current issues, including how to understand and manage new (in)security challenges.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive and thought-provoking book delves into the realm of positive security, offering a fresh perspective on global politics. By employing a framework centered around the practice and ethics of everyday security, the authors redefine positive security as a focal point that emerges through encounters with "the other" in the context of everyday politics. Through these encounters, actors are encouraged to exhibit attentiveness and humility towards "the other."

The authors present their own interpretations of positive security, engaging in an in-depth exploration of the Global North and South divides. They delve into various aspects such as human security, migration, gender, Indigenous issues, and perceptions of security in the Arctic. Additionally, they address challenges and tensions within NATO and consider the implications of positive security for addressing contemporary issues, including hybrid threats and warfare.

The book is of immense interest to students and scholars of international relations, critical security, and peace studies. It provides valuable insights into the complexities of contemporary security challenges and offers alternative approaches for promoting peace and stability in the world. By challenging traditional notions of security and promoting a more inclusive and empathetic perspective, this book contributes to the ongoing discourse on global politics and security.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032283517