Introduction
Globalization as a phenomenon of intensification of socioeconomic, political, and cultural activities has touched every aspect of human life. There exists a plethora of literature defining and theorizing globalization, and as a multidimensional concept, it is used extensively to describe changes in the contemporary social and political landscape. The rapid pace at which time and space have compressed brings equally sudden shifts in the lives of individuals. Disappearing borders make the states and its populations feel the impact of far distant events. Spread of new diseases, atmospheric pollution, and crashing of markets can be felt like never before, creating a scenario of uncertainty and instability. Moreover, it requires efforts and collaboration at a global level to develop appropriate policy response and protect human well-being.
Globalization has generated novel forms of interconnectedness and interdependence that have thrown several challenges for a Westphalian...
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Singh, M. (2023). Globalization and Security. In: Romaniuk, S.N., Marton, P.N. (eds) The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74319-6_56
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