Palgrave Studies in Global Security – serie

This book analyzes major human security threats in the MENA region, including food, water, energy, climate, and health security.

This book sheds light on the complex and controversial realm of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) and their impact on international security.

This book sheds light on the complex and controversial realm of Private Military and Security Companies (PMSCs) and their impact on international security. The rise of PMSCs as key participants in the security arena has sparked debates worldwide, challenging the traditional monopoly on violence held by nation-states.Structured meticulously, Chapter One introduces the rise of PMSCs, focusing on Australia as a case study for their effect on state control and accountability. Chapter Two examines historical PMSC development and case studies, revealing global implications for regulation and oversight. Chapter Three builds a theoretical framework for analyzing the Australian case, and Chapters Four and Five scrutinize Australia's government and PMSC industry, uncovering deficiencies in regulatory mechanisms and human rights abuses. In Chapter Six, implications on security outsourcing and regulation are explored, culminating in a thought-provoking conclusion in Chapter Seven.This book is a crucial resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the challenges posed by PMSCs in the realm of international security.

It focuses on the semiconductor industry, which, owing to its dual use in civilian and defence sectors, is critical to economic and national security interests. the significance and the strategy of Taiwan’s semiconductor in the future, as well as how Taiwan can advance its national security through its status as a powerhouse of semiconductors;

This book delves into the resurgence of China and Russia as assertive regional powers, igniting debates and renewed interest in the dynamics of great power politics and power transitions.

This edited monograph aims to unpack the discourse surrounding global security from a range of multi-disciplinary perspectives. While various aspects of security such as great power politics, border security, cybersecurity, energy security, and terrorism often absorb the main focus of academic, political, economic and media attention, this book emphasises the significance of a holistic approach and multi-level analysis of security in order to attain a comprehensive insight and understanding. The book explores a range of perspectives, including ontological security, early childhood intervention, migration, cyber peace, the use of autonomous weapons and emerging technologies, as well as critically engaging security from feminist and multicultural perspectives. Overall, the collection intends to raise questions rather than offer answers to the complex and perpetual question of local and global security in all its forms. The contributors are primarily composed of a team of RMIT University researchers within the School of Global, Urban and Social Studies (GUSS), who come from a range of disciplinary backgrounds including, Anthropology, Political Science, Criminology and Social Work and International Studies. Through this collaboration, the researchers will highlight GUSS as leaders in this field. Moreover, the authors also have a wide range of experience, including early and mid-career research as well as senior scholars. This cooperation reinforces the formal and informal mentoring processes at GUSS. Global Security Reimagined: A Multi-Disciplinary Exploration is intended for academics, researchers and policymakers to further expand their thinking around security. It is also particularly aimed at undergraduate and post-graduate students studying security so they can gain a critical and holistic insight into (in)security from a variety of cross-disciplinary perspectives.

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Africa's emergence as an epicentre for global terrorism, delving into the critical factors shaping security threats and vulnerabilities across the continent. With a rich historical and empirical foundation, the book presents a nuanced understanding of the complex dynamics of terrorism, serving as a pivotal resource for effective counterterrorism and peacebuilding initiatives. A distinguishing feature of this book lies in its meticulous country-specific and regional analysis of terrorism, unravelling the intricate interplay of internal and external forces that contribute to the genesis and perpetuation of terrorist activities in Africa. By examining the evolution of terrorism over the past three decades, the book sheds light on key milestones such as the adoption of the Organisation of African Unity’s Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism in Africa, the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the ramifications of the Arab Spring, and the impact of the rise of the Islamic State on the African continent. Contributed by experts from various African countries, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the nature, dynamics, and persistent challenges posed by terrorism. It underscores the intricate linkages at the national, regional, and international levels that fuel and sustain terrorism, offering crucial insights for policymakers and scholars alike. With its in-depth analysis and diverse perspectives, this book stands as an important resource for comprehending and addressing the multifaceted dimensions of terrorism in Africa.

This book assesses the oversight regime in Afghanistan to identify and characterize the oversight failures, and then links them to specific negative strategic outcomes. Although there are high-quality analyses available about what went wrong in Afghanistan and why, few of them are grounded in scholarly research that uses empirical methods. This book fills that epistemological gap as well as provides a unique contribution to the body of literature, which does not contain any comprehensive studies of Afghanistan oversight. This type of study is important because certain characterizations of an oversight failure—e.g., Congress knowing that things were going badly in Afghanistan but choosing not to do anything about it—point to several pathologies about political control of the military and the incentive structures contained therein. Understanding and proactively managing these pathologies will be critical to improving strategic outcomes in future complex military interventions of the Afghanistan type.

This compelling book delves into the complex issue of children and youth radicalization, beginning with a broad global perspective before narrowing its focus to the specific contexts of Syria and Iraq. It provides an in-depth analysis of the radicalization processes before, during the rise and fall of ISIS, as well as the post-ISIS era. The book is grounded in primary data collected from interviews with individuals who have intimate knowledge and experience with children and youth radicalization in Syria and Iraq. These interviews include insights from policymakers, community leaders, local community members, and representatives and staff of local NGOs. Additionally, the book incorporates data from surveys to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue. This meticulously researched work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the factors driving radicalization among young people in these regions.

This book offers insight into resource nationalism, one of the prime risks presented to the international system. This book looks at oil and gas usage and applications in the Persian Gulf with Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates serving as relevant case studies. The strategic geography of the area along with its critical energy reserves have global implications and the potential for significant impact. The chapters will provide a comprehensive overview of the concept of resource nationalism along with its components, its relationship with core elements of a country, natural resource management, as well as energy and international security. This book will be of interest and invaluable importance to academics, practitioners, and policymakers alike across a variety of industries.