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Climate Security
How does the climate crisis relate to global security issues? What impact do increasing temperatures, droughts, sea level rises and extreme weather have on borders, war, migration and unrest?
This nuanced, urgent book cuts into the heart of this relationship, packed with global examples, from glacier movements destabilizing borders, to misinformation driving political apathy around the climate. You will encounter new, provocative ideas such as the carbon footprint of the military, the pressing need for the Global South to adapt, not blame, and the need for strong and visionary leadership in climate negotiations.
Situated on the cutting edge of the climate debate, this book will revolutionize your perspective on global security, challenge deep-rooted assumptions and ignite your critical thinking.
This nuanced, urgent book cuts into the heart of this relationship, packed with global examples, from glacier movements destabilizing borders, to misinformation driving political apathy around the climate. You will encounter new, provocative ideas such as the carbon footprint of the military, the pressing need for the Global South to adapt, not blame, and the need for strong and visionary leadership in climate negotiations.
Situated on the cutting edge of the climate debate, this book will revolutionize your perspective on global security, challenge deep-rooted assumptions and ignite your critical thinking.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2024
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November 5, 2026
'Climate Security' offers a thought-provoking examination of how climate change is reshaping global security and international relations. It explores how rising temperatures, droughts, sea-level rise, and extreme weather can intensify existing tensions, affect national borders, influence migration, and create new challenges for governments and communities.
One of the book's most compelling strengths is its broad understanding of security. Rather than treating climate change solely as an environmental concern, it examines its connections to military activity, water conflicts, shifting territories, political legitimacy, and climate migration. The discussion of the military's carbon footprint and the difficulties facing the Global South adds important dimensions to the conversation.
I particularly appreciate how the book challenges familiar assumptions and encourages readers to consider the responsibilities of powerful nations, the importance of adaptation, and the need for meaningful leadership in international climate negotiations. Its global examples make complex issues more accessible while showing how environmental pressures can influence political and social stability.
By bringing climate science, international security, and political decision-making into one discussion, Ashok Swain offers readers an opportunity to rethink what security means in an increasingly unpredictable world. This is a valuable read for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in climate change, global affairs, and the future of international cooperation.
One of the book's most compelling strengths is its broad understanding of security. Rather than treating climate change solely as an environmental concern, it examines its connections to military activity, water conflicts, shifting territories, political legitimacy, and climate migration. The discussion of the military's carbon footprint and the difficulties facing the Global South adds important dimensions to the conversation.
I particularly appreciate how the book challenges familiar assumptions and encourages readers to consider the responsibilities of powerful nations, the importance of adaptation, and the need for meaningful leadership in international climate negotiations. Its global examples make complex issues more accessible while showing how environmental pressures can influence political and social stability.
By bringing climate science, international security, and political decision-making into one discussion, Ashok Swain offers readers an opportunity to rethink what security means in an increasingly unpredictable world. This is a valuable read for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in climate change, global affairs, and the future of international cooperation.
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