National versus human security : Australian and Canadian military interventions / Gregory MacCallion.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MacCallion, Gregory, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (213 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Carlton, Victoria : Melbourne University Publishing, [2019]

Summary:

By examining two military interventions that have defined the post-Cold War period, Somalia (1992-1995) and Afghanistan (2001-2014), this book argues that for Australia and Canada, the concept of human security works better in practice than it does in theory. When human security was first advanced in 1994, debates raged. It was argued that the concept needed an agreed and articulated definition before it could have policy relevance or applicability. The book provides unprecedented access to the key actors and decision makers, including Prime Ministers, military commanders, and senior diplomats. It argues that the core concept of human security has altered states' understanding of traditional national security during the implementation of military interventions. The experience of Australia and Canada over this period demonstrates that the concept of human security is becoming more relevant to states, and their policy makers and military planners, as they conduct military interventions.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Author's note

Disclaimer

Glossary

Maps, tables and figures

1 Introduction: The history of human security

2 Australia in Somalia: Good international citizens and military governors

3 Canada in Somalia: To do good, get it done and then undo it all

4 Australia in Afghanistan: Securing ANZUS by reconstructing a province

5 Canada in Afghanistan: Not calling it a war, but fighting one

6 The Australian and Canadian experience

7 Conclusion: The future of human security

Appendix: Country commitment comparison

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780522875386

0522875386