My and Michael Magcamit’s chapter “Humanitarianism and the new wars: humanitarianism, security and securitization” is out in Handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality edited by Silke Roth, University of Southampton, UK, Bandana Purkayastha, University of Connecticut, US and Tobias Denskus, Malmö University, Sweden. Here is a short description of the book, some endorsements, and a discount…
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Handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality edited by Silke Roth, Bandana Purkayastha and Tobias Denskus is out soon – don’t miss it!
Exciting news! Get ready for a captivating handbook on Humanitarianism and Inequality set to launch in February 2024. Our contribution, co-authored by myself and Michael Macgamit, explores the fascinating intersection of humanitarian securitization and the emergence of new wars. Being a part of this incredible project has been a rewarding experience, and we can’t wait…
Webinar on the war in Ukraine ISA 4 March 2022 – recording available
Recent events in Russia and Ukraine have resulted in a local conflict with far-reaching global consequences. The majority of media coverage on these events has focused on the Soviet and post-Soviet periods of the Russian-Ukrainian relationship. However, current regional geopolitics have also been influenced by Russian and Ukrainian narratives of their shared history. To better…
Securitisation of the terrorist threat in Kazakhstan: results and conclusions (Pt 4).
This is the final part of the blog posts series on the securitisation of the terrorist threat in Kazakstan. Part 4 discusses the results of the terrorist threat securitisation in Kazakhstan and offers a few conclusions. Other parts you can find here: part 1, part 2, part 3. Writing status: draft complete A new counterterrorism…
Securitisation of the terrorist threat in Kazakhstan: Legislation and background information (Pt 3).
This part of the paper will look at the securitisation rhetoric surrounding the threat of terrorism in Kazakhstan, utilising the media and government sources and legislation changes that followed the securitisation of terrorism. First, I will look at the counterterrorism legislation and programmes in Kazakhstan to understand the country’s counterterrorism development. Then I will turn…
Securitisation of the terrorist threat in Kazakhstan: Central Asia and the elites (Pt 2).
This is part 2. Part 1 is here. Writing Status: ongoing Some Central Asian governments, including Kazakhstan, see terrorist groups as dangerous adversaries and even possible political rivals, who could take their place if given an opportunity (Lain 2016). Political elites are exceedingly protective of their political and economic safety and refuse to take the…
Securitisation of the terrorist threat in Kazakhstan: Securitisation theory (Pt 1).
This is an article about the securitisation of the terrorist threat and its consequences for Kazakhstan’s political future.