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The Effect Of Illicit Drugs Securitization In Indonesia, Yanu Widiyono
The Effect Of Illicit Drugs Securitization In Indonesia, Yanu Widiyono
Graduate Program in International Studies Theses & Dissertations
Barry Buzan and the Copenhagen School scholars introduce the concept of Securitization in International Relations. This concept argues that threat is formed and based on the interpretation of the actors . Threat does not naturally arise from the situation of state. Rather, it arises because of how prominent actors politicize the issues.
This study mainly focuses on analyzing the effects of Illicit Drugs Securitization in Indonesia. Previous literature has analyzed the issue of Illicit Drugs Abuse and trafficking problems in Southeast Asia in general, but few focus on Indonesia in particular. As the biggest state in South East Asia and …