NATIONAL SECURITY: JUXTAPOSING THE CARDINAL ASSUMPTIONS AND PRICIPLES OF HUMAN SECURITY AS A VERITABLE APPROACH

Abstract

The concept of human security has taken a prominent place in the security studies’ field and has established itself as a useful umbrella notion which helps to conceptualize particular political rhetoric. The main aspect of human security is considered to have changed from being state focused agenda to an individually focused agenda in security scholarship. Nevertheless, the topic of human security is quite multifaceted and demands caution when analyzed in different contexts. In this regard, it is possible to presuppose that this theory places human security issues essentially on a par with contemporary global challenges. However, the extreme alternative of the human security could be a choice between a pure realism and an ethical humanist solidarity. The cardinal assumptions of human security therefore becomes a necessary tool in the better comprehension of this important concept that is not devoid of ambiguity and criticisms.