Manufacturers and Security Providers: A Conceptual Essay

Abstract

This article aims to contribute to the theoretical clarification of certain widely used terms in scholarly literature as well as in public statements made by policymakers, pundits, media people but insufficiently exaplained, namely security producers and security consumers. Although frequently present, neither political science nor international relations literature have grappled with them, therefore rendering scholars incapable to grasp the complexity of inter-state position.

The Future of Warfare in the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity Context

“…Overall, the study of wars is critical research for understanding humanity, for promoting peace, and for preventing conflict and the human suffering associated with it. Being an extremely complex phenomenon, wars have had a major impact on history, politics, economy, culture and many aspects of human life, favoring the shaping of borders, the development of military technologies, the shaping of political and diplomatic instruments, the creation of influential economic and social security infrastructures (Petre & Ciupercă, 2019). In addition, the study of wars enables a deeper understanding of human behavior in critical situations, the psychological and social impact on communities and other global effects, under a systemic approach.…”