International Security - One Paradigm Change after the Other

Authors : Willem Van Eekelen

Pages : 64-72

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Publication Date : 2012-01-02

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :During the past two decades our basic notions of security underwent repeated changes. To account for these changes, this piece deals with the most important historical events that shaped our understanding of security as well as the new challenges ahead such as the systemic changes, regional security initiatives from the EU, changing roles of militaries in advanced democracies and recent austerity measures’ effects on the security sector.
Keywords : international security, NATO, paradigmatic change, regional security, European Union