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Historically, the field was dominated by during the Cold War.

: Post-colonial and gender-based studies challenge the "Eurocentric" history of the field and highlight the security needs of the Global South. ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENT AND CONTENDING APPROACHES International and Security Studies Internationa...

Since the 1990s, scholars have expanded the definition of security beyond military force, a process often called "widening" (new sectors) and "deepening" (new levels). Historically, the field was dominated by during the Cold War

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