In the last two decades especially, we have witnessed the rise of 'celebrity'forms of global
humanitarianism and charity work, spearheaded by entertainment stars, billionaires, and …

In current discussions, many commentators express a fear that 'broad'human security
approaches are being sidelined by the rise of the 'responsibility to protect'(R2P) and the …

The Oxford Studies in Postcolonial Literatures series offers stimulating and accessible
introductions to definitive topics and key genres and regions within the rapidly diversifying …

Despite a growing interest in the role of emotions in world politics, the relationship between
emotion and securitization remains unclear. This article shows that persistent, if sporadic …

The Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022 was a culmination of anti-
Ukrainian rhetoric that Russian political elite and state-controlled media have been …

Humanitarianism is increasingly used to address migration in Europe, from search and
rescue operations at sea to reception on land. Scholars often interpret humanitarianism as a …

The sheer vastness of the world's oceans creates a range of security and law enforcement
challenges for states and the international community, including in preventing and punishing …

Why do states persist in using force to enhance their deterrent posture, even though it is not
clear that it is effective? This book develops an innovative framework to answer this …

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's first National Security Statement in 2008 identified climate
change as a 'fundamental'threat to national security. Two years later, Rudd was deposed …

Azraq, a new camp for Syrian refugees in the Jordanian desert, presents an unprecedented
integration of humanitarian service delivery and harsh security measures. I argue that …