Advantages And Constraints Of Integrating Human Security In Pakistan's Security Framework

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19425365

Abstract

The study aims to explore the possible benefits and challenges of incorporating Human Security as new security paradigm in Pakistan. Using qualitative method with an interpretivist approach, the study conducted semi-structured in-depth interview of eight experts or academics in security studies to explore how the integration of human security framework in Pakistan’s security landscape offers both advantages and challenges. The study analyzed the expert interviews using thematic analysis. Integrating the normative insights from the Human Security model (UNDP, 1994) and analytical perspective from the Copenhagen School’s Securitization Theory (Buzan, Waever & de Wilde, 1998), the study found that the human security model offers a comprehensive and holistic approach, broadening the scope of security while helping reduce root causes of conflict and instability and promoting the image of the country as a stable and resilient state. The study found various challenges and constraints towards adoption of human security model as a security framework in Pakistan in shape of opposition from dominant policy makers and lack of resources.