Humanitarianism, Human Rights, and Security: The Case of Frontex (Interventions)

Book Details

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Nina Perkowski

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780367692360

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 01-08-2022

• Pages: 170

• Package Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches

About the Book

"Humanitarianism, Human Rights, and Security: The Governance of Borders and Migration" by Nina Perkowski critically examines the intersection of humanitarianism, human rights, and security in the context of border governance and migration. Using the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) as a case study, the book challenges the widely held belief that humanitarianism and human rights provide a robust counterbalance to the increasing securitization of migration policies.

Key Features:

• Critical Examination of Migration Policies: Offers a deep analysis of the European Union's border control agency, Frontex, and its complex relationship with humanitarian principles and human rights.

• Humanitarianism vs. Security: Dissects the tension between the growing focus on border security and the ethical obligations tied to human rights and humanitarian efforts.

• Securitization of Borders: Challenges the assumption that humanitarian values and human rights can effectively counter the security-driven approaches dominating migration policies today.

• Global Relevance: This book speaks to broader issues in the governance of migration, refugee crises, and international relations, offering valuable insights for policymakers, scholars, and students in human rights, international law, and migration studies.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of border governance, the dynamics between security and humanitarian law, and the evolving nature of migration policy in a globalized world.