Threats to Security Posed by ISIS in Syria: A Human Security Approach
Journal Title: Journal of Human Security - Year 2017, Vol 13, Issue 1
Abstract
The civil war in Syria coupled with the attacks by ISIS, has resulted in one of the largest humanitarian crises since World War II. Although international efforts have resulted in regaining control of important cities, these military approaches have escalated and inflamed the violence of which innocent civilians bear the consequences. The continuing violence and resulting threats or insecurities negatively affect the lives, freedom, dignity and development of the people to name but a few. For that reason, the aim is to explore the applicability of a human security approach to the conflict in Syria that focuses on, among other aspects, minimising violence, mitigating the effects of the conflict, protecting people, restoring peace and eliminating the grounds that resulted in the development of these conditions in the first place.
Authors and Affiliations
Lee-Ann Louw, Hendrik Lubbe
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- EP ID EP195984
- DOI 10.12924/johs2017.13010016
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