The civilized self and the barbaric other: Imperial delusions of order and the challenges of human security

Article Abstract:

The metaphor of the civilized self and the savage other in the context of the emerging concept of human security is explored and the notion that the global South is the cause and origin of contemporary global insecurity is questioned. It is contended that the North and South are mutually vulnerable, sharing a common destiny, which cannot be realized unless notions of a civilized self and a barbaric other are abandoned.

Analysis, Influence, Security, International, International security, Chauvinism and jingoism, Jingoism

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Collapse at the WTO: a cancun post-mortem

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An analysis of the collapse of the WTO talks in Cancun in September 2003 is presented. It is suggested that the collapse must be ascertained as an inevitable result of deep-seated tensions within the WTO's institutional framework.

Evaluation, Design and construction, Military aspects, World Trade Organization, 2001 AD, World Trade Center and Pentagon Attacks, 2001

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All that glitters is not gold: India's rise to power

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India's importance across international regimes has grown and this is examined with relation to the hurdles facing it and suggestions have been made for it to forge ahead and achieve further success and growth.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, India, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Indian foreign relations, Market trend/market analysis

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