Human Security 20 Years On: The evolution of human security

Published By: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSI | Published Date: January, 01 , 2014

The latter part of the 21st century witnessed a shift in the understanding of international security. As tensions between countries eased with the end of the Cold War, new and significant security challenges gained prominence, and some began to argue that security as had been understood was not sufficient to guarantee peoples’ well¬being. ‘Human security’ was thus introduced into the world’s security consciousness through the UNDP’s 1994 Human Development Report.

Author(s): S. Rajaratnam International Studies | Posted on: Feb 27, 2016 | Views() | Download (213)


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