- "Security studies, also known as international security studies, is an academic sub-field within the wider discipline of international relations that studies organized violence, military conflict, national security, and international security."
The study of threats to national and global security, and how states and other actors respond to these threats.
National security: This is the practice of protecting a country from internal and external threats by maintaining a strong defense system.
International security: This is the practice of securing the interests of countries by promoting peace and stability in the international system.
Homeland security: This is the practice of protecting citizens from threats to their safety and security within their own country.
Cybersecurity: This is the practice of protecting digital infrastructure against cyber attacks.
Geopolitics: This is the study of the relationship between politics and geography, and how it influences international relations.
Terrorism: This is the use of violence by individuals or groups to achieve political objectives.
Intelligence: This is the gathering and analysis of information to support decision making in the field of security.
Defense policy: This is the study of the policies and strategies that a government uses to protect its national security.
Nuclear security: This is the practice of preventing nuclear proliferation and ensuring the safety and security of nuclear materials.
Human security: This is the practice of protecting individuals from threats to their security, such as hunger, poverty, and disease.
Border security: This is the practice of safeguarding a country's borders against illegal activity and enforcing immigration laws.
Environmental security: This is the practice of protecting the environment and its resources against threats such as pollution, climate change, and natural disasters.
Regional security: This is the study of security issues specific to a particular region, such as the Middle East, Europe, or Asia.
Conflict resolution: This is the practice of resolving conflicts through negotiation, mediation, and other peaceful means.
Humanitarian intervention: This is the practice of intervening in a conflict to protect civilians and provide humanitarian aid.
Arms control: This is the practice of limiting the production and use of weapons, such as nuclear weapons or small arms.
Critical infrastructure protection: This is the practice of protecting essential infrastructure such as power plants, water systems, and telecommunications networks, against physical and cyber threats.
Non-state actors: This is the study of security threats posed by non-state actors such as terrorist groups, multinational corporations, and international organizations.
Intelligence-led policing: This is the practice of using intelligence to guide law enforcement operations and prevent crime.
Risk assessment: This is the practice of analyzing potential threats and determining the likelihood and impact of these threats.
International security: This branch of security studies focuses on the relationships among countries and their abilities to protect themselves from threats.
National security: This area of security studies explores ways to protect a country's citizens, territory, and assets from threats both domestically and abroad.
Cybersecurity: With the rise of internet and technology, cybersecurity refers to protecting computer networks and electronic devices from unauthorized access and attacks.
Intelligence studies: This field of Security Studies encompasses the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information to protect national interests.
Maritime security: Maritime security explores ways to protect ships, ports, and waters from piracy, smuggling, and other threats.
Strategic studies: This area of Security Studies encompasses the analysis of military and diplomatic strategies that are needed to achieve national security objectives.
Security governance: This branch of Security Studies looks into the processes and institutions that facilitate security and the regulation of security practices.
Environmental security: As climate change continues to pose significant challenges, Environmental Security explore ways to prevent, mitigate and adapt to environmental threats.
Conflict and peace studies: This field of Security Studies explores ways of preventing or resolving conflicts and building peace in regions where conflicts are abundant.
Human security: This area of Security Studies looks at the protection and well-being of individuals rather than national sovereignty or state security.
- "While the field (much like its parent field of international relations) is often meant to educate students who aspire to professional careers in think tanks, consulting, defense contractors, human rights NGOs or in government service positions focused on diplomacy, foreign policy, conflict resolution and prevention, emergency and disaster management, intelligence, and defense."
- "it can also be tailored to students seeking to professionally conduct academic research within academia, or as public intellectuals, pundits or journalists writing about security policy."
- "organized violence, military conflict, national security, and international security."
- "think tanks, consulting, defense contractors, human rights NGOs or in government service positions focused on diplomacy, foreign policy, conflict resolution and prevention, emergency and disaster management, intelligence, and defense."
- "tailored to students seeking to professionally conduct academic research within academia."
- "diplomacy, foreign policy, conflict resolution and prevention, emergency and disaster management, intelligence, and defense."
- "within the wider discipline of international relations."
- "much like its parent field of international relations."
- "organized violence, military conflict, national security, and international security."
- "focused on... conflict resolution and prevention."
- "focused on diplomacy, foreign policy."
- "focused on emergency and disaster management."
- "think tanks, consulting, defense contractors, human rights NGOs or in government service positions."
- "organized violence, military conflict, national security, and international security."
- "focused on... intelligence."
- "focused on... defense."
- "focused on... human rights NGOs."
- "educate students who aspire to professional careers."
- "as public intellectuals, pundits or journalists writing about security policy."