A Typology of Ontological Insecurity Mechanisms: Russia's Military Engagement in Syria
Journal: International Studies Review
Year: 2023

Abstract Because of the novel explanations it generates for states’ security- and identity-related behavior, the concept of ontological security has been used increasingly in the International Relations (IR) literature in recent years. However, the abundance of interpretations of the concept means that it is often used in conflicting ways. To counter the risk of conceptual stretching and provide the foundation for a common research agenda, this article constructs a typology of ontological securi