| Abstract: | Different from the perspective of traditional national security, human security
is an essential component of non-traditional security. Human security is influenced by
multi-dimensional factors. Human security will be threatened if one or more of these
dimensional factors get twisted. Such threats, once accumulated to a certain level, may
trigger a confl ict. While some factors may have a low correlation with confl ict, some other
factors may have a multiplying effect in triggering the confl ict. Further, confl ict may be
triggered by a single factor or multiple factors. Poor governance may lead to escalation
of confl icts. Deep understanding of triggering effects and their correlation with confl icts
is essential to addressing the root causes and the management of conflicts effectively.
Concepts of human security, state responsibility of protection and neo-interventionism
have been developed in succession. Though the people-centered security framework draws
global attention, it should be recognized that there is no international consensus on an
optimal type of governance. However, according to the Charter of the United Nations, the
primary responsibilities of human security protection should be rested on the government
of a state. The principle of sovereignty remains the fundamental principle of international
relations, which should be the guiding principle for addressing human security issues. |
