Analysis of Environmental Variables, State Objectives and Inter-State Relations

The paper examines the intricate relationships between environmental variables, state objectives, and interstate relations in the global system. Using a content analytical approach anchored on the Copenhagen School‟s Securitisation Framework (CSSF), the study investigates how domestic environmental variables influence state objectives (including economic development, national security, and citizens’ wellbeing) and impact inter-state relations. Findings indicate that environmental variables significantly shape state objectives, which subsequently affect interstate relations, with securitisation processes playing a crucial role in the linkage. The study concludes by identifying key linkages between environmental stressors, state priorities and international interactions, highlighting the need for integrated approaches to address global humanitarian challenges and promote sustainable peace. The findings indicate implications for policymakers, diplomats, and scholars seeking to understand how the complex interplay between domestic environmental, political and socio-economic dynamics shapes interstate interactions in contemporary international relations.

Keywords: Environmental variables, State objectives, Inter-state relations, Securitisation framework, National security and Linkage analysis.