BEYOND SECURITY: NEW

APPROACHES, NEW
PERSPECTIVES & NEW ACTORS

Presented By: M.Shaban Gill

Mphil IR
Lahore Garrison University
Setting the Stage: Understanding Security

 Synopsis:

 - Security is not a one-size-fits-all concept,

Highlights of the Text

 Traditional approaches to security have failed in South Eastern

Europe.
 The concept of security used during the Cold War is no longer
sufficient for today's world.
 Security issues include environmental devastation, human
rights limitations, and intra-state wars.
 Multiple understandings of security should not be seen as
mutually exclusive.
 Security must go beyond military factors and include
economic, political, social, cultural, and ecological factors.
 New thinking and approaches are needed to address security
concerns and prevent future tragedies.
Security: A Changing Phenomenon
– New Actors,
New Perspectives
Brief Summary
 The Jacobsen discusses different perspectives on security and the
concept of security as a whole.
 His text highlights the dominance of state-centric views and the
neglect of alternative forms of human community.
 The contrast between these views, particularly in relation to
nature and the environment, is emphasized.
 He suggests that a broader conception of security should
prioritize cooperation and embrace more holistic conceptions of
society.
 It calls for questioning the nature and position of the state and
exploring other approaches to human community.
 This would require creativity, imagination, and a departure from
traditional state-centric models.
Brief Explanation of the Discussion

 The author discusses the evolving nature of security,

emphasizing the importance of recognizing diverse perspectives
and actors beyond the traditional state-centric approach.
 It poses questions about the nature of security, questioning
assumptions about who or what poses a threat, who provides
security, and for whom or what security is sought.
 The author highlights the limitations of viewing security solely
through a military lens
 and discusses the role of power structures, colonial legacies, and
environmental concerns in shaping security dynamics.
 The text advocates for a shift from a conflict-focused security
paradigm to one emphasizing cooperation, creativity, and holistic
approaches that transcend traditional state-centric models.
End Note:

 The chapter does not aim to provide novel answers to

existing questions but rather introduces fresh
perspectives and approaches for understanding these
questions.
 It emphasizes a non-binary approach.
 Rejecting the notion of discarding old ideas for new ones.
 The suggested concept of cooperation and peace by
peaceful means addresses shortcomings in the traditional
security paradigm and
 Advocates a shift from 'either/or' to 'and/both', promoting
a move from security to challenge, and seeking innovative
solutions beyond conventional security measures.
Thank You