Publication

This paper examines different understandings of human security and stresses the task of reconciling differences as an important challenge for the advocates of this emerging global norm. It focuses on tensions between the two aspects "freedom from fear" and "freedom from want." The paper concludes by highlighting the futility of pursuing human security as "freedom from want in the absence of freedom from fear." The author suggests viewing the two understandings of human security as being complimentary and mutually reinforcing.