What is the core argument of the article and what is the author’s understanding of the concept of ‘security’? Is the article arguing against anything? Where does the article sit in terms of debates about security and the broader discipline of international security studies? What boundaries does the author seek to suggest are appropriate for the discipline of international security studies? What are the key strengths and weaknesses of the article?

Miller, Benjamin. “The Concept of Security: Should it be Redefined? ”

Conduct critical analysis for the following article – Miller, Benjamin. “The Concept of Security: Should it be Redefined? ” Journal of Strategic Studies 24, no. 2 (2001): 14–42.

When analysing consider the following questions:

What is the core argument of the article and what is the author’s understanding of the concept of ‘security’?

Is the article arguing against anything?

Where does the article sit in terms of debates about security and the broader discipline of international security studies?

What boundaries does the author seek to suggest are appropriate for the discipline of international security studies?

What are the key strengths and weaknesses of the article?

In answering these questions, consider the following framework:

Who/what is the appropriate reference object?

What counts as a security issue?

How is security achieved?