From State to Human Security in South Asia

Abstract

Almost a quarter of the world's population lives in South Asia. Despite the steady economic growth, the region is characterized by dense poverty and human poverty. State security cannot be achieved without human security and south Asia is facing grave security challenges due to the increasing extremism and terrorism activities. Terrorism, Sectarianism and suicide attacks are menace and main hindrance in progress and prosperity of this region. The comprehensive approach to security assumes that when people are protected, society is protected, and when society is protected, the state is protected as well. Since it is the person who needs protection, all parts of his activities, such as Social, political, economic, etc., are part of the comprehensive approach to security. The study analyzes the issue of human security and states that regional governments should focus on growing non-traditional security threats to promote the well-being and quality of life of people by investing resources in human development and application.