Global Politics of Security

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Offers several approaches to understanding the global politics of security, including: the structure of international and multinational security institutions and actors including nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), the United Nations' Security Council, peacekeeping missions, regional organizations (NATO, EU, Inter-American System, ASEAN) and others. Also considers the roles of private military and intelligence contractors and corporations working on issues of direct and indirect relation to security issues. Through specific case studies and examples, reviews the operation of these bodies and their complex relationships.