Understanding and Explaining International Terrorism: On The Interrelation between Human and Global Security

Beyer, Cornelia

Abstract

This article compares Galtung's concept of "structural violence" with the one of "human security," and shows why economic and political constraints on human potential should be considered as rootcauses for international terrorism. Applying game theory, the author argues that imperialism, understood as control and intervention, enhances "human insecurity" in the Middle East, and therefore endangers global security.

Citation

Beyer, C. (2008). Understanding and Explaining International Terrorism: On The Interrelation between Human and Global Security. Human security journal, 7, 62 - 76

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jan 1, 2008
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2008
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 7
• Pages: 62 - 76
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/409590