Three decades of efforts to broaden the definition of “national security” have largely failed, and it is time to try a new approach. Thinking instead in terms of global security would expand policy discussions beyond national governments and lead to a stronger emphasis on making societies more resilient.
WASHINGTON, DC – The world has spent the last 30 years trying to redefine “national security” in ways that will allow nation-states to prepare for and tackle a wider range of threats to our existence and wellbeing. Alternatively, national security has been juxtaposed with “human security,” again in an effort to focus money and energy on dangers to humanity as much as to national sovereignty.
But those efforts have largely failed, and it is time to try a new approach. Instead of widening our definition of national security, we need to start narrowing it. That means distinguishing national security from global security and putting military security in its place alongside many other equally important but distinct priorities.
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 4, 2020
A triple whammy of crises tests Trump's support ahead of November's election -- James Oliphant and Chris Kahn, Reuters
Analysis: Trump emulates strongman tactics, tests his limits -- Julie Pace, AP
Is the looting in the US tied to the protests over the death of George Floyd? -- ABC News Online
George Floyd death: China takes a victory lap over US protests -- Zhaoyin Feng, BBC
China won’t back down on Hong Kong national security law or any other key issues, whatever the US threatens -- Chi Wang, SCMP
Exposing China’s Malign Influence Activities in the United States. -- Craig Singleton, RCD
In China, Second Wave Coronavirus Narrative Fails To Hold -- Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes
EU-China summit: What really happened? -- Richard Walker, DW
Does the coronavirus crisis make a no-deal Brexit more likely? -- Arthur Sullivan, DW
Russia Becomes More Desperate to Complete Nord Stream II Pipeline, U.S. Must Keep Up Pressure. -- Daniel Kochis, RCD
Gulf non-cooperation: Inside the flailing GCC -- Al Jazeera
Why stock markets are so calm amid global economic turmoil -- Nik Martin, DW
The case for a layered missile defense of the US homeland -- Robert Soofer, The Hill
Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases? -- Al Jazeera
Is it safe to protest during a pandemic? Experts answer our questions -- The Guardian
