The Protection And Promotion Of Human Security In East Asia

Author : B. Howe
Publisher : Springer
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137293657

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The Protection and Promotion of Human Security in East Asia by B. Howe Pdf

Although many of the states of East Asia have achieved startling success, not all have benefited from the region's development. Many of the most vulnerable sections of East Asian populations still face tremendous challenges in their daily lives, have yet to enjoy the rewards of the Asian Century, and may even be further imperiled as a result of the forces of development. Brendan Howe examines the measurements of success in East Asian development and governance from a human-centered perspective. He assesses obstacles to the protection and promotion of human security and development through detailed case studies of the most challenged states in the region, including Burma, Timor-Leste, Japan and North and South Korea. He looks at the roles that East Asian actors can play, and have been playing, in protecting and promoting human security at the theoretical and practical level.

Author : Benny Teh Cheng Guan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789400717992

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Human Security by Benny Teh Cheng Guan Pdf

Human security is becoming increasingly pronounced in recent years due to changes in the security landscape of world politics. Yet, inter-state relations have continued to dominate security concerns in East Asia. This has, unfortunately, eluded the broader understanding of issues and challenges facing the peoples of East Asia. Home to nations with rapid economic growth and development, East Asia is at the core of what some individuals have termed as the coming Asian Century. Years of economic liberalization and exposure to globalization have permitted the region to achieve high levels of interconnectedness from within and without in unprecedented ways. This has certainly reduced state control and opened up spaces for cross-border human activities. While economic wealth have increased substantially over the years, it has also brought about bigger income disparities, unsustainable safety nets and a surge in social problems from health issues to migratory concerns that threaten the safety and well-being of individuals. Human Security: Securing East Asia’s Future timely examines the fundamental issues causing human insecurities and evaluates the extent of which human security plays a role at the state and regional levels. Covering the different areas of threats to humans and applying case study materials, this volume provides an intellectual mix of perspectives that captures the relationship between people, state and region. This book will be of interest to those studying traditional and non-traditional security/threats, Asian human development and critical policy analysis.

Author : Yoichi Mine,Oscar A. Gómez,Ako Muto
Publisher : Springer
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319972473

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Human Security Norms in East Asia by Yoichi Mine,Oscar A. Gómez,Ako Muto Pdf

This book reveals how the idea of human security, combined with other human-centric norms, has been embraced, criticized, modified and diffused in East Asia (ASEAN Plus Three). Once we zoom in to the regional space of East Asia, we can see a kaleidoscopic diversity of human security stakeholders and their values. Asian stakeholders are willing to engage in the cultural interpretation and contextualization of human security, underlining the importance of human dignity in addition to freedom from fear and from want. This dignity element, together with national ownership, may be the most important values added in the Asian version of human security.

Author : Yukiko Nishikawa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136962462

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Human Security in Southeast Asia by Yukiko Nishikawa Pdf

There is a growing interest in human security in Southeast Asia. This book firstly explores the theoretical and conceptual basis of human security, before focusing on the region itself. It shows how human security has been taken up as a central part of security policy in individual states in Southeast Asia, as well as in the regional security policy within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The book discusses domestic challenges for human security including the insurgencies in southern Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. Transnational security issues such as terrorism, drugs, human trafficking and the situation in Burma are explored by the author, and the ‘ASEAN’ way of contrasting the values and approaches of Southeast Asian countries with those in the West is assessed. By focusing on the ongoing changes and efforts to achieve human security in Southeast Asia, this book contributes to theoretical debates on human security as well as regional studies on Southeast Asia.

Author : Sorpong Peou
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134033843

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Human Security in East Asia by Sorpong Peou Pdf

Since the end of the Cold War the number of interstate wars has remained relatively low, although whilst states may be more secure than ever this does not mean that individual human beings are too. This has led to a growing recognition of the importance of human security, in contrast to the traditional realist focus on state security. This book explores human security in East Asia, focusing in particular on the challenges to collaboration among actors involved in the process of human security promotion. It examines the theoretical complexities of conceptual arguments about human security, drawing on the ideas of scholars from Asia and the West, to provide a global perspective on what causes human insecurity and how security can best be achieved. It considers in detail case studies of military interventions in East Asia, in particular East Timor, and assesses how successful collaborative efforts have been in providing human security. It also explores case studies of non-military intervention, including international criminal justice in Cambodia and East Timor. It discusses the relationship of regional great powers such as China and Japan to human security promotion, arguing that it will be better served if these powers engage less in the traditional game of geopolitics and if human security objectives do not work against actors' interests. It shows how interventions to uphold human security have not always succeeded to the extent that was hoped, despite the best of intentions, and considers how improved collaboration can be achieved, so that future interventions enjoy more consistent success.

Author : William T. Tow
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317088721

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New Approaches to Human Security in the Asia-Pacific by William T. Tow Pdf

New Approaches to Human Security in the Asia-Pacific offers a distinctly Asia-Pacific-oriented perspective to one of the most discussed components of international security policy, human security. This volume of regional experts assess countries that have either spearheaded this form of security politics (Japan and Australia) or have recently advanced to become a key player on various aspects of human security in both a domestic and global context (China). The authors provide an interesting investigation into the continued relevance and promise of the human security paradigm against more 'traditional' security approaches. Accordingly the book will appeal to readers across a wide band of the social sciences (international relations, security studies, development studies and public policy) and to practitioners and analysts working in applied settings.

Author : Benny Teh Cheng Guan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9400718004

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Human Security by Benny Teh Cheng Guan Pdf

Human security is becoming increasingly pronounced in recent years due to changes in the security landscape of world politics. Yet, inter-state relations have continued to dominate security concerns in East Asia. This has, unfortunately, eluded the broader understanding of issues and challenges facing the peoples of East Asia. Home to nations with rapid economic growth and development, East Asia is at the core of what some individuals have termed as the coming Asian Century. Years of economic liberalization and exposure to globalization have permitted the region to achieve high levels of interconnectedness from within and without in unprecedented ways. This has certainly reduced state control and opened up spaces for cross-border human activities. While economic wealth have increased substantially over the years, it has also brought about bigger income disparities, unsustainable safety nets and a surge in social problems from health issues to migratory concerns that threaten the safety and well-being of individuals. Human Security: Securing East Asia’s Future timely examines the fundamental issues causing human insecurities and evaluates the extent of which human security plays a role at the state and regional levels. Covering the different areas of threats to humans and applying case study materials, this volume provides an intellectual mix of perspectives that captures the relationship between people, state and region. This book will be of interest to those studying traditional and non-traditional security/threats, Asian human development and critical policy analysis.

Author : Brendan M. Howe,Sorpong Peou,Yuji Uesugi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030545727

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UN Governance by Brendan M. Howe,Sorpong Peou,Yuji Uesugi Pdf

This book evaluates UN performance in ensuring good governance in Cambodia and Timor-Leste from a human-centred standpoint. East Asian perspectives are juxtaposed with universal aspirations, and the legality, legitimacy, and effectiveness of UN operations in the two countries are considered. Each of the case-studies assesses the justifiability of intervening and of actions and policies implemented during the intervention, as well as considers the justifiability of the conditions left after UN withdrawal, while also including specific policy recommendations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789814462754

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Human Security: From Concept to Practice by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carolina G. Hernandez,Eun Mee Kim,Yoichi Mine
Publisher : Palgrave MacMillan
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030069982

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Human Security and Cross-Border Cooperation in East Asia by Carolina G. Hernandez,Eun Mee Kim,Yoichi Mine Pdf

This book takes up a wide variety of human security challenges beyond the dimension of human conflict, and looks at both natural and human disasters that the East Asian region faces or is attempting to resolve. While discussing various human security issues, the case studies offer practical lessons to address serious human security challenges in the framework of the ASEAN Plus Three and beyond. Against the backdrop of multifaceted globalization and parochial reactions thereto, this book is a powerful contribution to universal human security. Carolina G. Hernandez is Professor Emeritus of Political Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, the Philippines. Eun Mee Kim is Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of International Studies, Ewha Womans University, Republic of Korea. Yoichi Mine is Professor in the Graduate School of Global Studies, Doshisha University, Japan. Ren Xiao is Professor in the Institute of International Studies, Fudan University, China.

Author : Jacqueline Lehmann
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783640931095

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The Promotion of Freedom of Speech in China and South-East Asia: The Role of the United Nations by Jacqueline Lehmann Pdf

Bachelor Thesis from the year 2009 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: South Asia, grade: 5,5 (Schweizer System), University of St. Gallen, course: International Affairs , language: English, abstract: Freedom of speech is considered to be a counter stone for democracy and development. This paper aims to contribute to the discussion on the topic of freedom of speech, with a special focus on China and South‐ East Asia. To approach this topic, first of all, an overview of the topic of human rights will be presented, and an examination of the principle of universality of human rights will be made. Secondly, a closer consideration of freedom of speech will be presented. After this, the United Nations and their relation to human rights will be reviewed and the topic of the universality of the UN human rights system will be analyzed. Furthermore, the most important organs and treaties considering human rights within the United Nations System will be introduced. It is also important to take a look at the current situation of human rights in general and freedom of speech in particular in China and South‐ East Asia. In the end, two policy recommendations, one concerning South‐ East Asia and one concerning China, on what the United Nations can do to support and promote freedom of speech in these regions, will be made. These two recommendations will be slightly different for the two regions, mainly due to the position of China within the United Nations. While the recommendation for South‐ East Asia can be made (almost) within the human rights framework of the United Nations, the recommendation for China has to focus on socalled soft power measures.

Author : Amitav Acharya,Subrat Kumar Singhdeo,M. Rajaretnam
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789814324892

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Human Security by Amitav Acharya,Subrat Kumar Singhdeo,M. Rajaretnam Pdf

Human security is a new paradigm for security, development and justice. Since it was first proposed in the 1990s, there has been an endless debate between its proponents and critics, and even among its advocates, over the meaning and utility of the concept. What is important now is to move the concept beyond the realm of theory and explore its practical applications, considering possible policy perspectives and implications. This book suggests new practical applications of the human security concept, such as human security mapping, the human security governance index and human security impact assessment. Using Northeast India and Orissa as case studies, the methodology introduced in this path-breaking book can be applied to conflict zones worldwide. By designating the individual rather than the state as the referent object of security, human security is emerging as a framework that can serve as a means to evaluate threats, foresee crises, analyze causes of discord and propose solutions entailing a redistribution of responsibilities.

Author : Rob McRae,Don Hubert
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001-02-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773569300

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Human Security and the New Diplomacy by Rob McRae,Don Hubert Pdf

Written by diplomatic practitioners, Human Security and the New Diplomacy is a straightforward account of challenges already overcome and the prospect for further progress. From the evolution of peace-keeping, to peacebuilding, humanitarian intervention, war-affected children, international humanitarian law, the International Criminal Court, the economic agendas of conflict, transnational crime, and the emergence of connectivity and a global civil society, the authors offer new insights into the importance of considering these issues as part of a single agenda. Human Security and the New Diplomacy is a case-study of a major Canadian foreign policy initiative and a detailed account of the first phase of the human security agenda. The story of Canada's leading role in promoting a humanitarian approach to international relations, it will be of interest to foreign policy specialists and students alike. Contributors include David Angell, Alan Bones, Michael Bonser, Terry Cormier, Patricia Fortier, Bob Fowler, Elissa Goldberg, Mark Gwozdecky, Sam Hanson, Paul Heinbecker, Eric Hoskins, Don Hubert, David Lee, Dan Livermore, Jennifer Loten, Rob McRae, Valerie Ooterveld, Victor Rakmil, Darryl Robinson, Jill Sinclair, Michael Small, Ross Snyder, Carmen Sorger, and Roman Waschuk.

Author : Marlies Glasius,Mary Kaldor
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Conflict management
ISBN : 041536745X

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A Human Security Doctrine for Europe by Marlies Glasius,Mary Kaldor Pdf

Apart from the Study Group's Barcelona Report, it contains fifteen studies especially commissioned by the Study Group to help develop its approach."--Jacket.

Author : Michio Umegaki,Lynn Thiesmeyer,Atsushi Watabe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015080721759

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Human Insecurity in East Asia by Michio Umegaki,Lynn Thiesmeyer,Atsushi Watabe Pdf

Threats to human security do not necessarily take cataclysmic forms such as war or natural disaster, nor does human insecurity exist solely within a suspended living environment like refugee camps. This publication explores less obvious threats to human security and how people and communities face them.--Publisher's description.