Human security is a national and international security approach that prioritises humans and their complex social and economic relationships. The notion of human security differs from traditional security studies, which focus on state security. Individuals are the subjects of the human security approach, and the final aim is to protect people against conventional (i.e., military) and nontraditional dangers such as poverty and sickness. Moving the security agenda beyond state security means complementing and expanding, not replacing it. The concept that human security deprivation may undermine peace and stability within and between governments is central to this strategy. In contrast, an overemphasis on state security can harm human security. 

Water Scarcity, Land Degradation, Climate Change: A Disaster for Pakistan’s Food Security

Pakistan is already a food insecure country, with climate change and population bloom ready to unfold a new disaster. According to a 2018 UNICEF National Nutritional Survey, 40% of the houses in Pakistan are food insecure with half of these facing a severe food insecurity. Climate degradation coupled with economic indicators amounts to this despite the

Will repatriation of Afghan refugees bring security stability in Pakistan?

The repatriation of Afghan refugees may marginally contribute to Pakistan’s security, but it is unlikely to bring lasting stability without addressing deeper militant networks, economic dependencies, and regional dynamics. The Afghan refugees have been living in Pakistan for more than four decades, making the country one of the largest refugee-hosting nations in the world. Following the

International Refugee law and Repatriation of Afghan Refugees

Pakistan has important reasons to induce repatriation of refugees from its soil, International Refugee law however questions the way some of the repatriation efforts are conducted. This country has hosted 4 million Afghan refugees over these 4 decades.  A fresh influx of 60,000 Afghans began through the porous border after the fall of Kabul. Repatriation

US Military Equipment in Afghanistan Fueling Regional Instability

The abandoned equipment left in Afghanistan as a result of the abrupt retreat of the U.S. has become a grave threat to not only neighboring states but it is endangering the peace and stability of whole South Asian region. The situation arises out of the unintended consequences of poorly planned military disengagement where weapons meant

Does Trump’s stance on Ukraine affect the U.S.’s alliance with Europe?

The transatlantic alliance between the United States and Europe has been the cornerstone of global security since the end of World War II. At the heart of this alliance is NATO, with its collective defense principle enshrined in Article 5 of the Washington Treaty. However, former President Donald Trump’s dismissive attitude toward NATO, combined with

Implications of Trump’s assertive policies on global economy and Trade

The Tariff man is back in the White House with his favorite catchword: Tariffs and more Tariffs, which has sent shockwaves around the globe, particularly affecting Canada, Mexico, and China. On his inauguration day, he expressed a vision centered on revitalizing the American economy through protectionist measures, bringing manufacturing to the US, and imposing tariffs