Global Security Expertise Trends and Transitions (Global Institutions)

The end of the Cold War has profoundly expanded the scope of Security and International Affairs (SIA) research, moving beyond the traditional focus on war studies or military statecraft. The field has diversified to encompass a wide range of topics, including peace and conflict, political, economic, environmental, and human security, which were once considered nontraditional.

In this new volume, McGann has undertaken a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative study of SIA think tanks, examining global and regional trends in their research. The author argues that the post-Cold War era has marked a fundamental shift within the defense and security studies field among think tanks and academics.

Tracking the evolution of security as understood by researchers and policymakers is crucial as the world navigates the path of the Four Mores: more issues, more actors, more competition, and more conflict. As the world experiences rapid change and ubiquitous uncertainty, think tanks will only become more prominent and influential in shaping the discourse and policy decisions.

The volume concludes with an assessment of the future of Security and International Affairs studies, raising the possibility of a return to a more traditional security focus, driven by recent events in Europe and the Middle East. This work will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of security studies, global governance, and the role of think tanks in shaping the policy landscape.

The expansion of the SIA research scope beyond the traditional realm of war studies or military statecraft has been a significant development since the end of the Cold War. The field has diversified to include a wide range of topics, such as peace and conflict, political, economic, environmental, and human security, which were once considered nontraditional.

In this new volume, McGann has undertaken a comprehensive study of SIA think tanks, examining global and regional trends in their research through a quantitative and qualitative approach. The author argues that the post-Cold War era has marked a fundamental shift within the defense and security studies field, not only among think tanks but also within the academic community.

Tracking the evolution of security as understood by researchers and policymakers is crucial as the world navigates the path of the Four Mores: more issues, more actors, more competition, and more conflict. As the world experiences rapid change and ubiquitous uncertainty, think tanks will only become more prominent and influential in shaping the discourse and policy decisions.

The volume concludes with an assessment of the future of Security and International Affairs studies, raising the possibility of a return to a more traditional security focus, driven by recent events in Europe and the Middle East. This work will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of security studies, global governance, and the role of think tanks in shaping the policy landscape.

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