Management of Epidemics and Natural Disasters 1. Introduction Epidemics and natural disasters are major threats to human security, public health, economic stability and sustainable development. Although they are different types…

1. Introduction Climate change, energy security and sustainable development are closely interconnected issues in contemporary international relations. The growing demand for energy, dependence on fossil fuels, environmental degradation and the…

1. Introduction The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent a global framework for achieving a more peaceful, prosperous, inclusive and sustainable world. Adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015…

1. Introduction The concept of human security emerged as an important alternative to the traditional understanding of security. Traditional security mainly focuses on protecting the state from external military threats.…

1. Introduction International terrorism is one of the major security challenges of the contemporary world. Unlike traditional warfare, terrorism is often conducted by non-state actors who use violence or the…

1. Introduction The invention and use of nuclear weapons fundamentally transformed international politics. Nuclear weapons possess enormous destructive power and can cause massive loss of life, environmental damage and long-term…

1. Introduction Ecology is the study of the relationships between living organisms and their physical environment. Human beings are an integral part of nature and depend upon air, water, soil,…

1. Introduction Gender and human rights are closely interconnected areas of political science, sociology and international studies. Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms that belong to every human…

1. Introduction Globalisation is a multidimensional process through which societies, economies, political systems and cultures become increasingly interconnected and interdependent. It is not limited to the movement of goods and…

Introduction Sovereignty and territoriality are two fundamental concepts in the study of the modern state. Sovereignty refers broadly to the supreme authority of the state, while territoriality refers to the…