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Since the 1990s, scholars have expanded the definition of security beyond military force, a process often called "widening" (new sectors) and "deepening" (new levels).

: Research primarily centered on the state as the main actor and the preservation of national sovereignty. International and Security Studies Internationa...

Historically, the field was dominated by during the Cold War. Since the 1990s, scholars have expanded the definition

: The focus has shifted toward protecting individuals from hunger, disease, and repression, rather than just protecting borders. Since the 1990s