Historically, the field was dominated by during the Cold War.
: Post-colonial and gender-based studies challenge the "Eurocentric" history of the field and highlight the security needs of the Global South. ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTENDING APPROACHES International and Security Studies Internationa...
: The focus has shifted toward protecting individuals from hunger, disease, and repression, rather than just protecting borders. Historically, the field was dominated by during the Cold War
: Research primarily centered on the state as the main actor and the preservation of national sovereignty. International and Security Studies Internationa...
: Analysis often relied on realist theories, viewing international politics as a struggle for power in an anarchic system. 2. Widening and Deepening the Field