Understanding security practices in South Asia : securitization theory and the role of non-state actors / Monika Barthwal-Datta.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Barthwal-Datta, Monika, 1980-

Series:

Asian security studies ; 34.

Asian security studies ; 34

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Security, International--South Asia.

Security, International.

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

Non-state actors (International relations).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (213 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 at

Contents:

Cover; Understanding Security Practices in South Asia; Copyright; Contents; List of illustrations; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction: South Asia, non-state actors and Securitization Theory; 2. Understanding security in South Asia: An overview; 3. Securitizing misgovernance in Bangladesh: The Daily Star, New Age and The Bangladesh Today; 4. Tackling human trafficking in Nepal: Shakti Samuha and Maiti Nepal; 5. Shaping India's national action plan on climate change: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)

6. Conclusion: NSAs, Securitization Theory and security practices in South AsiaBibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-136-32279-5

1-280-66273-5

9786613639660

0-203-12068-X

1-136-32280-9

9780203120682

OCLC:

798531451