The Duty to Secure

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'In her earlier work on Just Securitization Theory, The Morality of Security, Rita Floyd set out the circumstances under which it could be morally right to 'securitize' an issue - that is, to treat a situation as a threat demanding an extraordinary response. Here, she extends her analysis to examine situations in which securitization is not just morally right but actually morally obligatory. What is distinctive and impressive about her approach is the way in which she marries the usually quite distinct discourses of security studies, the just war, and contemporary analytical moral philosophy. The result is a compelling study unlike any to be found within these individual discourses, a study which throws light on many contemporary issues, in particular those connected to the vexed question of intervention.' Chris Brown, Emeritus Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science 'Rita Floyd continues to provide original insights into the ethics of securitization. Combining the clarity and precision of a political philosopher with the realistic and nuanced approach of a security specialist, this book is an outstanding contribution to international political theory. Scholars, policymakers, and students will all benefit from Floyd's clarity on the moral duty to securitize.' Anthony F. Lang, Jr, Professor of International Political Theory, University of St Andrews '... offers an incisive and sobering debate on the normative facet of securitization theory.' Anjan Kumar Sahu, International Affairs 'Floyd's book challenges our understanding of securitization and the actors who relate to it, calling attention to a broader range of threats and the correspondingly broader range of actors who may have obligations toward them.' Kyle Reed, H-Net Reviews