Perspectives on Security & Terrorism: Critical Review- Essay Writing Assignment Help

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Using the theories, concepts and ideas you have learnt in OPOL192 so far, write a critical review of the following artic

William Durch, Joris Larik and Richard Ponzio, “Just Security and the Crisis of Global Governance”, Survival, Vol.58, No.4, August-September 2016, pp. 95-111. This article is available online via the POL192 Reading List or via this link: http://www-tandfonline-com.libproxy.murdoch.edu.au/doi/full/10.1080/00396338.2016.1207953 

Critically review this article using the theories, concepts, terms and ideas that have been introduced in the first weeks of the OPOL192 unit. The main objectives of this assessment are to demonstrate that you can effectively identify the author's core argument, and in your analysis demonstrate your understanding of some of the important theories, concepts and terms used in security studies.

The critical review is usually an assessment and evaluation of the author's argument in a given text. This involves first identifying what the argument is, and then considering its weaknesses and strengths, in light of additional research. Thus, you would formulate your position on the author's argument, based on your understanding of its central concepts and on your research.

It is not a descriptive summary of what the author has discussed. A critical review provides an analysis of the article selected for critique. It is not simply ‘critical’ in the ordinary sense of the word, but provides an evaluation of the authors’ argument by considering it in a fair and scholarly manner. It does not involve attacking the authors’ ideas or discussing biographical information about the authors. It requires you to firstly identify what the authors’ argument is, and secondly, to evaluate the basis of this argument by doing adequate research of the subject in question.

Ask: What do the authors' mean by ‘just security’? What is the crisis of global governance that they outline? What is their argument about security? What risks to security do they point to? How may global governance address these? Consider then how their conception of security differs from other understandings of this concept and the link between global governance and security here. For example, how does it compare to Mathews’ (1989) or to Walt’s (1991) understanding of security? Do these adequately account for the risks the authors' outline?

The lectures from topic two to topic five will be helpful (but should not be referenced in your review essay). Readings that you may find helpful to begin with are:

* Jackson and Sorensen (1999): how are the norms, rules and institutions of international society integral to security? Although the authors don’t explicitly refer to it, note the link to global governance here;

* Mathews (1989), Walt (1991) and Orme (1998): what are the differences between critical security and traditional security?

* Beck (2002): what risks does globalization pose to security? Consider Durch’s, Larik’s and Ponzio’s argument, thus, about whether existing governance structures adequately address these risks.

The central concepts that need to be the focus of your research are security, global governance and risk.

• On the basis of your research is the argument made a sound one? (i.e. is the reasoning sound?)
• Is it adequately supported with evidence (i.e. research)? What examples have the authors used to demonstrate their points?
• What flaws or shortcomings are there? (Are there any oversights, for instance?) What other perspectives are there?
• How has this subject been understood by other scholars?

This is not simply a case of presenting your ideas (‘I think’, ‘I believe’…etc) versus the authors’: you need to support your conclusions about the argument presented with adequate, scholarly research.

The structure of a critical review

The structure of a review is different from a standard essay. It consists of:

* A brief introduction (100-150 words)

* Your analysis (700-800 words)

* Conclusion (100-150 words)

In your introduction you sum up the authors’ argument and main points. As you have a 1000 word limit, it is important that you summarise this as succinctly and economically as possible (100-150 words). This may seem daunting considering the complexity of the article, but you need to identify what you consider to be the most crucial points in relation to the authors’ argument. So, you do not need to discuss everything the article refers to, only the points you consider to be the most important. Note that you do not need to state your aims or your points here: i.e. be mindful of your word limit.

In the body of your essay (700-800 words) you present your analysis of the authors’ argument, supporting your points with scholarly evidence (i.e. research) and providing in-text references where required. Short quotes can be used to demonstrate your points but do not rely on quotes too heavily. Direct quotes should not exceed 10% of the essay word allowance.

Your conclusion will simply sum up your main points as outlined in the body of your essay (100-150 words). Do not introduce new points or use quotes here: a summary of your analysis is all that is needed here.

Be concise and disciplined: do not ramble or introduce points not directly relevant to the topic at hand.

* Use formal language and do not lapse into a conversational tone. Do not use subheadings in your essay, as these are more suited to reports or presentations.

* Proof-read your essay for grammatical errors. Are your points expressed clearly, in a grammatically-correct manner? Do they make sense?

You must do adequate research to produce a satisfactory critique. Please do not rely on the lectures and the readings provided for the relevant topics, as you must demonstrate a capacity to carry out your own research. Note that while lectures introduce central concepts and develop your understanding of these, they do not involve research on your part.

• You will need at least 5 scholarly sources for this essay: you may use 2 sources from the unit material, which means that you only need at least 3 that are derived from your own research. This does not include media sources. It also does not include the article that is the object of your critical review.
• The required referencing style for this unit is Chicago author-date (in-text) referencing. For further information about this style, please see http://libguides.murdoch.edu.au/Chicago
• Always acknowledge where and how you have used your sources. You must provide correct in-text references when referring to your sources either directly (quotes) or indirectly (paraphrases). This may include author surname, publication year and/or page number: for example, (Durch, Larik and Ponzio 2016,  99).
• Provide a proper reference list with all the required details of all the texts you have cited in your essay. A bibliography is not required. This is a crucial component of your essay and it should not be overlooked or compiled in a hurry. Please see the library website on referencing for the correct format and details required for your reference list. Do a search for a text if you are missing some of its referencing details. Note that the article by Durch, Larik and Ponzio should also appear in your reference list, along with the other requisite 5 sources