Critical Studies on Security
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Understanding of International Security Landscapes
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Critical Examination of Security Practices:
The journal emphasizes a critical approach to understanding security practices, including military, political, and social dimensions, interrogating how these practices shape identities, communities, and power dynamics. - Interdisciplinary Perspectives:
It incorporates insights from diverse fields such as sociology, political science, cultural studies, and critical theory, fostering a rich dialogue about security that transcends traditional boundaries. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
The journal is committed to amplifying voices and perspectives that have been historically marginalized in security studies, including those related to gender, race, and postcoloniality. - Engagement with Global Issues:
The scope includes an engagement with global security issues, addressing themes such as migration, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts, thereby situating local narratives within broader global contexts. - Innovative Methodological Approaches:
It encourages innovative methodologies, including qualitative, artistic, and performative research, to explore the complexities of security and its representations.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Security and Ecological Concerns:
Recent publications have increasingly addressed the intersections of climate change and security, reflecting a growing recognition of ecological security as a critical area of study in light of global environmental crises. - Postcolonial and Decolonial Perspectives:
There is a notable trend towards incorporating postcolonial and decolonial frameworks in security studies, emphasizing the need to understand security through the lens of historical and ongoing colonial legacies. - Securitization of Health and Pandemics:
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in discussions around health securitization, exploring how public health crises are framed within security discourses and their implications for social justice and equity. - Narratives of Resistance and Activism:
Emerging themes focus on community resistance and activism in the face of security challenges, highlighting grassroots movements and local agency as critical components of security studies. - Intersectionality in Security Discourse:
There is an increasing emphasis on intersectionality, examining how various identities (race, gender, sexuality) influence experiences of insecurity and security practices, thus enriching the discourse with diverse perspectives.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional State-Centric Security:
There is a noticeable decline in articles focused solely on traditional state-centric security paradigms, as the journal increasingly emphasizes non-state actors, local practices, and the broader socio-political implications of security. - Militarization as a Singular Focus:
While militarization remains a topic of interest, the journal is moving away from examining militarization in isolation, instead integrating it into broader discussions of social justice, identity, and community resilience. - Homogenized Narratives of Security:
The journal's publications are shifting away from homogenized narratives that portray security issues in a binary manner (e.g., victim vs. aggressor), favoring more nuanced and complex understandings that consider intersectionality and multiple perspectives. - Local versus Global Dichotomy:
There has been a waning emphasis on the local versus global dichotomy in security discussions, as the journal increasingly seeks to bridge these realms, recognizing their interconnectedness. - Overemphasis on Theoretical Frameworks:
There is a decline in the focus on overly theoretical discussions that lack empirical grounding, with a growing preference for articles that offer practical insights and real-world implications.
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