International security through further modernity: A theoretical approach to inland and maritime security

L. Kirval*

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Abstract

By taking into account, the rising international terrorism, piracy and terror acts in international seas; this paper focuses on the relationship of modernity and international security, utilising a political theory approach. Its main argument is that the international security can be strengthened by further developing the project of modernity. Therefore, it suggests a Habermasian liberal-social synthesis form for global governance, where the idealist International Relations theory is at the heart of the model. To this end, it first analyses the modern nation-state experience as its political institutions has been highly successful in providing security (and also attaining legitimacy) by means of such an understanding; albeit at the national level. Subsequently, it examines the feasibility of a global governance model for the lands and the seas of the world, which follows the footsteps of the nation-states.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-48
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Maritime Research
Volume7
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010

Keywords

  • Enlightenment
  • International and maritime security
  • International relations
  • Modernity
  • Political theory

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