Elusive Security

The book explores the complexities of national, international, and human security, emphasizing the limitations of a state-first security ethic. Laura Neack argues that this long-standing belief prioritizes states as the main actors in international relations, leading to a reliance on self-protection and a narrow focus on national security. She compellingly illustrates how this approach ultimately fails to ensure safety for states, the global community, and individuals, suggesting that in a world dominated by state-centric views, genuine security remains out of reach.