Security Studies Internationa...: International And

: Analysis often relied on realist theories, viewing international politics as a struggle for power in an anarchic system. 2. Widening and Deepening the Field

: The focus has shifted toward protecting individuals from hunger, disease, and repression, rather than just protecting borders. International and Security Studies Internationa...

: Research primarily centered on the state as the main actor and the preservation of national sovereignty. : Analysis often relied on realist theories, viewing

Since the 1990s, scholars have expanded the definition of security beyond military force, a process often called "widening" (new sectors) and "deepening" (new levels). DEVELOPMENT AND CONTENDING APPROACHES

: Post-colonial and gender-based studies challenge the "Eurocentric" history of the field and highlight the security needs of the Global South. ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTENDING APPROACHES