Security in international relations J. Jackson-Preece IR3140, 2790140 2011 Undergraduate study in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences This is an extract from a subject guide for an undergraduate course offered as part of the University of London International Programmes in Economics, Management, Finance and the Social Sciences. Materials for these programmes are developed by academics at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). For more information, see: www.londoninternational.ac.uk This guide was prepared for the University of London International Programmes by: Jennifer Jackson-Preece, Senior Lecturer in Nationalism in Europe, European Institute and Department of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science. This is one of a series of subject guides published by the University. We regret that due to pressure of work the author is unable to enter into any correspondence relating to, or arising from, the guide. 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Contents Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1 Aims ............................................................................................................................. 1 Learning outcomes ........................................................................................................ 1 How to use this subject guide ........................................................................................ 2 Structure of the guide .................................................................................................... 2 Essential reading ........................................................................................................... 4 Further reading .............................................................................................................. 4 Additional resources ...................................................................................................... 7 Online study resources ................................................................................................... 7 Useful websites ............................................................................................................. 8 Examination structure .................................................................................................. 10 Examination advice...................................................................................................... 10 Syllabus ....................................................................................................................... 12 List of abbreviations used in this subject guide ............................................................. 12 Chapter 1: The idea of security ............................................................................. 13 Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 13 Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 13 Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 13 Further reading ............................................................................................................ 13 Additional resources .................................................................................................... 13 The value of security .................................................................................................... 14 Key assumptions of security ......................................................................................... 15 Security of the state and security of the person ............................................................. 17 Three paradigms of security ........................................................................................ 19 A reminder of your learning outcomes .......................................................................... 22 Sample examination questions ..................................................................................... 22 Chapter 2: The state as a security arrangement .................................................. 23 Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 23 Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 23 Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 23 Further reading ............................................................................................................ 23 Origins of the state as a security arrangement .............................................................. 24 Security of the prince ................................................................................................... 24 Security of the people .................................................................................................. 25 Nation states and national security .............................................................................. 26 A reminder of your learning outcomes .......................................................................... 27 Sample examination questions ..................................................................................... 27 Chapter 3: National security: current issues and contemporary application ...... 29 Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 29 Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 29 Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 29 Further reading ............................................................................................................ 29 National security as a reciprocal arrangement .............................................................. 30 National security policies ............................................................................................. 30 i 140 Security in international relations Nationali security and deterrence .................................................................................. 31 National security and the war on terror ........................................................................ 31 National security in authoritarian states ....................................................................... 32 Security in weak, failed or quasi-states ......................................................................... 33 A reminder of your learning outcomes .......................................................................... 34 Sample examination questions ..................................................................................... 34 Chapter 4: International society as a security arrangement ................................ 35 Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 35 Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 35 Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 35 Further reading ............................................................................................................ 35 International society and the problem of disorder ......................................................... 36 International security ................................................................................................... 37 The balance of power and the concert of great powers ................................................. 37 A reminder of your learning outcomes .......................................................................... 38 Sample examination questions ..................................................................................... 39 Chapter 5: International security: current issues and contemporary application 41 Aims of the chapter ..................................................................................................... 41 Learning outcomes ...................................................................................................... 41 Essential reading ......................................................................................................... 41 Further reading 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