What can cooperation in the Black Sea Region teach us about Securitization Theory
Journal: Gothenburg University Publications Electronic Archive (Gothenburg University)
Year: 2019

As a relatively new theoretical framework, Securitization Theory has been criticized for its descriptive, rather than explanatory, nature, lack of unified methodology and its limited transferability. By using the Black Sea Region as an empirical example, I offer a new perspective on the merits of Securitization Theory–namely that it should be seen as a step towards an integrated multidisciplinary approach that allows for a dialogue between different theoretical schools. I use discourse analysis