Security versus Liberty in Contemporary International Politics: Conceptual Tensions and the Liberal Order’s Securitization Imperative Introduction The dialectical relationship between security and liberty has long been a normative and empirical concern in political theory and international relations. While liberal political philosophy—especially the social contract tradition—has historically framed security as the precondition for liberty, contemporary international … Continue reading Critically examine the conceptual tension and practical trade-offs between ‘security’ and ‘liberty’ in contemporary international politics. To what extent does the liberal international order prioritize securitization over the protection of individual freedoms and civil liberties?