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| EMERGENCE OF BLOGS AS A FIFTH STATE & THEIR SECURITY IMPLICATIONS [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan] In the past ten years, the spread of the Internet and other advanced technologies has had a dramatic effect on the way people access and perceive information. One of the most revolutionary technological novelties that characterises the modern 'digital revolution' has been the explosion of weblogs. Blogs have impacted numerous facets of international politics including elections, media reporting from zones of conflict, and corporate and congressional policies. They also have potentially significant implications for policy making of the future and for national and global security. This has led to the claim that blogs deserve the title of the 'fifth estate', following an analogy with the other four estates that influence modern policy shaping: executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the state and the media. This book methodically analyses the various facets of the modern blogosphere that led the author to support this claim and offers a number of recommendations to further the empowerment of blogs in the global policy arena. { 172pp, 150x220mm, December 2007; PB, £12.00, 2051020205:9782051020206 , Slatkine Reprints } |
| GEOPOLITICAL & GEOSECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF GLOBALIZATION [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan] The authors believe that national security is no longer simply national but also transnational and transcultural in its scope, and globalisation has a significant role to play in the development of security and strategic agendas at all levels. The pursuit of global security is a transnational phenomenon which is heightened and potentially hindered by the globalisation process. This publication proposes an alternative new security principle, which the editor believes is central to the understanding and attainment of lasting security and peace in today’s globalised world. The principle, termed "justice-based penta-security", states that "in a globalised world, security is a pentagon of human, environmental, national, transnational and transcultural security, and global security and the security of any one state or culture cannot, therefore, be achieved without good domestic and global governance that guarantees security through justice for all individuals, states, and cultures." Through an examination of the economic, political, environmental, societal, and military links between globalisation and security, this book provides insight into a complicated and diverse problem while proposing solutions to some of the more pressing issues that states are currently facing. This book contributes an innovative new theory and a unique perspective to the vast literature on globalisation and security in a way never before achieved, making it a vital reference to any comprehensive study of these issues. Contributing authors include Neil MacFarlane, Urs Luterbacher, Anthony Cordesman, Bethany Webster, Cédric Dupont, Graeme Herd and Nayef R F Al-Rodhan. REVIEW: "This book is a timely, highly relevant, multifaceted and most interesting contribution to the thinking on international security and globalisation. The key argument of the book that security can, in a globalised world, only be achieved through increased international cooperation at every level, including the cultural one, is pertinent. Security has ceased to be a zero sum game. It is an objective we have to work towards jointly." -- Ambassador Dr Theodor H Winkler, Director, Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces, Geneva, Switzerland "In becoming a household name (and often a whipping-boy), the idea of globalization has risked losing some of its focus and diagnostic force. This book faces up to the challenge of defining it and explores its many implications, with a linking theme of multi-dimensional security. It adds up to a versatile reader that also leaves questions open for further thought." -- Alyson J K Bailes, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Stockholm, Sweden "This diverse and rich collection of essays explores the complex links between globalisation and contemporary security issues. It advances our understanding on a range of issues, and provides useful snapshots of key environmental, economic, political and geostrategic risks, challenges and vulnerabilities." -- Dr Keith Krause, Director, Programme in Strategic and International Security Studies, Graduate Institute of International Studies and Programme Director, Small Arms Survey, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva, Switzerland { 320pp, 150x220mm, December 2006; PB, £12.00, 2051020124:9782051020121 , Slatkine Reprints } |
| GLOBAL BIOSECURITY : Towards a New Governance Paradigm [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan, Lyubov Nazaruk, Marc Finaud & Jenifer Mackby] In the 21st century, biosecurity has become a central part of any global policy-making agenda. With the rapid advancement of the life sciences, nanotechnology and biotechnology comes certain challenges for the scientific community and policy makers. With the potential threat of biological weapons proliferation and bioterrorism, there is a critical need for constructing a solid global governance system that is capable of addressing the complexity and multiplicity of the topics related to various aspects of biosecurity. This book outlines a new biosecurity governance model that is integrative, network-based, flexible, open, cross-cultural, transparent, and multi-disciplinary. The model emphasises the need to engage a wide variety of actors ranging from governments and non-profit organisations to private industry, science, and academia. This publication adds an up-to-date perspective and comprehensive guide to any personal or institutional library. { 248pp, 150x220mm, February 2008; PB, £16.00, 205102054X:9782051020541 , Slatkine Reprints } |
| PILLARS OF GLOBALIZATION [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan & Ambassador Gérarld Stoudmann] Globalisation as a process has been effecting human civilisations since the beginning of documented history. Where this process has brought us and where it is leading our policies, our security, and our future largely depends on the decisions that states take today. This publication also emphasises that for globalisation to benefit humanity, the three major cultures of the world (Eastern cultures, Arab-Islamic cultures, and Western cultures), along with others, have to unite and uphold the world together (represented diagrammatically on the front cover) and not separately from one another. Three diagnostic tools provide the means for measuring the impact of globalisation from a number of perspectives and outline what we can expect for the future of the international system. The proposed timeline of globalisation is very comprehensive and provides unique historical insights that are not focused only on events in Western civilisations. The reader will be surprised at their relevance to today’s world events and their depth. In defining globalisation, the authors provide an innovative and inclusive yet simple new definition of globalisation which states that : "Globalisation is a process that encompasses the causes, course, and consequences of transnational and transcultural integration of human and non-human activities." The authors also provide the basis for careful analysis and conceptualisation through the use of an innovative globalisation matrix designed to predict patterns and policy as states handle the effects of this process as well as matrices for security and stability. This book provides an evolutionary and encyclopaedic reference to this vital concept and should provide a cornerstone for any further study when assessing the impact of globalisation on our historical, modern, and future world. REVIEW: "The New Millennium requires new thinking about Globalisation. The 'Pillars of Globalisation' with its innovative methods of inquiry reflect this new and thought-provoking approach to the understanding of relations and interconnections among states, societies and humans in today's global setting." -- Dr Fred Tanner, Director, Geneva Centre for Security Policy, Geneva, Switzerland "Globalisation has become a fact of life – in all human activities. It is useless to be for or against it. This book gives you a good insight into a very complicated problem." -- Ambassador Edouard Brunner, President of the Foundation Council of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of the Armed Forces and former Swiss Ambassador to the United States "This is a timely contribution to the globalisation literature. With growing apprehensions about migration, terrorism, pandemics, and armed conflict, and as multilateral trade negotiations flounder, researchers and policy makers are taking a harder look at the future direction of globalisation. As they do so, they will find this clear and insightful book to be essential reading in providing them with an understanding of the meaning of globalisation, with a sense of its origins, and with innovative approaches to assessing globalisation issues, especially as they relate to international security and stability." -- Dr John M Treddenick, Professor of Economics, College of International and Security Studies, George C Marshall European Center for Security Studies { 233pp, 150x220mm, December 2006; PB, £12.00, 2051020132:9782051020138 , Slatkine Reprints } |
| PROPOSAL FOR INCLUSIVE PEACE & SECURITY [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan & Lisa Watanabe] In this era of globalisation, a multitude of threats impact the security of populations everywhere. These threats now increasingly transgress the traditional boundaries of states and are often non-military in nature, requiring more comprehensive and multifaceted approaches and policy responses. While every threat is unique in terms of its root causes and remedies, philosophical and conceptual methods exist that offer valuable tools for analysis and potential policy recommendations for states facing such threats. This book presents in a novel way eight such approaches that -- when applied against any transnational threat -- may help to enhance the effectiveness of states in their pursuit of long-term and durable security. REVIEW: "This study is admirably refreshing -- not least because it carries little of the over-heavy, theoretical baggage that frequently weighs down other globalisation studies. It encouragingly does not give up on optimism in the face of future uncertainties and multiple challenges, all of which might otherwise overwhelm policy makers, scholars, and commentators. It demonstrates a deeply compassionate way of thinking through problems and shows compellingly what mixture of things can be done in practice." – Dr Peter Foot, Head of Training and Education, Geneva Centre for Security Policy "This book provides a clear and comprehensive grid for the understanding of the changing nature of international relations on the eve of the third millennium, as well as an original multidimensional policy-oriented toolbox to help decision makers to cope with present transnational security challenges, conceived from both a cosmopolitan and multilateralist approach, guaranteeing the sustainability of international peace and stability. Presented as an "octagon," the topics range from global justice, empowered sustainable development, respect and tolerance for diversity, global governance, and awareness of security and transcultural synergy." -- Professor Victor-Yves Ghebali, Professor of Political Science, Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva { 152pp, 150x220mm, December 2007; PB, £12.00, 2051020345:9782051020343 , Slatkine Reprints } |
| ROLE OF EDUCATION IN GLOBAL SECURITY [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan] Sustainable global security can only be achieved when education is made a priority by states and their institutions. When properly realised, education can be a global asset to fight poverty, inequality, insecurity, and disease. This book offers an innovative new philosophy in which cultural, religious, and ideological diversity in education throughout the world is encouraged and respected. The author advocates that whenever “the other” is discussed, maximum sensitivity, respect, and tolerance must be exercised by all to prevent any possible exclusion or alienation. The author also argues that there are all kinds of moral truths that see the world from different perspectives and none of them have to necessarily be more right than the other. This book provides an alternative approach to education and outlines the ingredients that any educational system must include in order to ensure a well-educated, tolerant, and peaceful world. REVIEW: "This is a compelling and analytically acute report which includes a passionate advocacy for the multiple ways in which global education can strengthen and improve transnational security ..." -- Dr Roland Dannreuther, School of Social and Political Studies, University of Edinburgh { 128pp, 150x220mm, December 2007; PB, £12.00, 2051020361:9782051020367 , Slatkine Reprints } |
| STABILITY OF STATES : The Nexus between Transnational Threats, Globalization & Internal Resilience [Dr Nayef R F Al-Rodhan & Sara Kuepfer] In this study, the authors contend that in our globalised world the stability of any individual state (irrespective of its size and importance) plays a critical role in the stability of the entire international system. There are multiple ways to achieve state stability, whether through western-style democracies or through other forms of good and effective governance that are in keeping with local cultures and histories. Regardless of whichever system is used, it is critical that there are certain minimal criteria of governance that are adhered to and must include human dignity, equality, and prosperity. The book contributes a timely analysis of ways to achieve and the methods required to maintain global stability and provides a valuable tool to anyone who is interested in true and lasting transnational security. REVIEW: "This survey of state instability accomplishes three inter-linked tasks: it identifies how and why states fail; critically assesses the nature of the relationship between weak and failed states and transnational sources of insecurity; and analyses more fully the impact of globalisation upon this nexus. This book constitutes a powerful tool for policy makers, practitioners, and analysts. It not only allows them to more effectively determine which policy responses might best address this phenomenon, but also to create an appropriate set of metrics that can then gauge the viability of such responses through time." -- Dr Graeme P. Herd, Faculty Member, Geneva Centre for Security Policy and Associate Fellow, International Security Programme, Chatham House, London { 152pp, 150x220mm, December 2007; PB, £12.00, 2051020353:9782051020350 , Slatkine Reprints } |