Security in Africa
A Critical Approach to Western Indicators of Threat
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Security
| Author: | Claire Metelits | ISBN: | 9781442239562 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Publication: | October 12, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Claire Metelits |
| ISBN: | 9781442239562 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Publication: | October 12, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Language: | English |
Security in Africa: A Critical Approach to Western Indicators of Threat questions the dominant Western narrative of security threats in Africa. Based on an analysis traditional security studies and Western security policy, it argues that commonly used indicators are based on mainstream security studies and provide only circumscribed analyses of threats to international security. By assessing the origins of this traditional approach to security and problematizing failed states, political instability, Muslim populations, and poverty among others, it makes the case for a critical approach to framing security challenges in Africa.
Security in Africa: A Critical Approach to Western Indicators of Threat questions the dominant Western narrative of security threats in Africa. Based on an analysis traditional security studies and Western security policy, it argues that commonly used indicators are based on mainstream security studies and provide only circumscribed analyses of threats to international security. By assessing the origins of this traditional approach to security and problematizing failed states, political instability, Muslim populations, and poverty among others, it makes the case for a critical approach to framing security challenges in Africa.
