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Securitisation theory suggests that political issues are made urgent and extreme by labeling them as 'dangerous' or 'threatening' by a powerful actor beyond normal politics.
Securitisation theory suggests that political issues are made urgent and extreme by labeling them as 'dangerous' or 'threatening' by a powerful actor beyond normal politics.
True
According to securitisation theory, calling immigration a 'threat to national security' would not change its priority as a political concern.
According to securitisation theory, calling immigration a 'threat to national security' would not change its priority as a political concern.
False
The end of the Cold War did not influence the debate over ideas of security in International Relations.
The end of the Cold War did not influence the debate over ideas of security in International Relations.
False
'Narrowers' in the debate over ideas of security in IR were focused on military and political stability between the United States and the Soviet Union.
'Narrowers' in the debate over ideas of security in IR were focused on military and political stability between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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'Wideners' sought to include non-military threats and expand the security agenda to include concepts such as human security and regional security.
'Wideners' sought to include non-military threats and expand the security agenda to include concepts such as human security and regional security.
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Securitisation theory focuses on five sectors: the economic, the societal, the military, the political and the environmental sector.
Securitisation theory focuses on five sectors: the economic, the societal, the military, the political and the environmental sector.
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Referring to an immigration camp in Calais as 'the Jungle' is an example of merely describing the camp's reality.
Referring to an immigration camp in Calais as 'the Jungle' is an example of merely describing the camp's reality.
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The securitisation of the Islamic State group affects at least three sectors: the societal, the military and the political.
The securitisation of the Islamic State group affects at least three sectors: the societal, the military and the political.
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Securitisation theory views words as merely describing reality, without the ability to constitute reality.
Securitisation theory views words as merely describing reality, without the ability to constitute reality.
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The Islamic State group became a high priority on security agendas after attacks in a range of European cities from 2015 onwards.
The Islamic State group became a high priority on security agendas after attacks in a range of European cities from 2015 onwards.
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Study Notes
Securitisation Theory
- Political issues can be framed as urgent threats by powerful actors, elevating their importance in discussions.
- Labeling immigration as a "threat to national security" does not inherently change its political priority.
Historical Context
- The end of the Cold War did not significantly alter the discourse surrounding security in International Relations.
- 'Narrowers' concentrated on military and political stability, particularly between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
- 'Wideners' advocated for an inclusive security agenda that encompasses non-military threats, emphasizing human and regional security.
Sectors of Securitisation
- Securitisation theory identifies five key sectors:
- Economic
- Societal
- Military
- Political
- Environmental
Examples of Securitisation
- The term "the Jungle" to describe the immigration camp in Calais illustrates the descriptive framing used in securitisation.
- The discourse around the Islamic State group invokes securitisation within societal, military, and political sectors.
Language and Reality
- Securitisation theory posits that language functions as a descriptor of reality, lacking the capacity to shape it.
- The Islamic State’s prominence on security agendas surged following a series of attacks in various European cities starting in 2015.
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Explore the concept of securitisation theory in international relations, which examines how political issues are framed as extreme security threats and addressed urgently by powerful 'securitising actors'. This quiz delves into the key principles and examples of securitisation theory in the context of global politics.
