Browning, Christopher S., 1974-

International security : a very short introduction / Christopher S. Browning. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2013. - 131 p. ; 18 cm. - Very short introductions ; n.369 . - Very short introductions ; 369. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-123) and index.

A contested nature -- The problem of war -- The United Nations -- The changing nature of armed conflict -- Human security and development -- Resources, climate change, and capitalism -- Saviours or sinners? -- The politics of fear and control.

Since the end of the Cold war, the international security agenda has become increasingly important. This Very Short Introduction considers traditional topics such as war and peace, military strategy and nuclear weapons, alongside other issues such as climate change, international migration, poverty, and international terrorism.

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Security, International.
International relations--Philosophy.
Seguridad internacional
Relaciones internacionales

R AC 5 / V573

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