Conception of Human Security in Iraq

Abstract

The insecurities in Iraq, in terms of threats and dangers, are having a massive negative impact on the country; the greatest and gravest danger to human security and peace in Iraq is no longer the military threat from rival powers, but it can be discussed from the perspective of the transnational threats emanating from the world’s most poorly ruled countries. It is said that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham group (ISIS) have made a profound effect on human security, where people feel threatened with these uncivilized acts recently. This paper discusses the emergence of ISIS and its threats to human security in Iraq. It argues that ISIS threatens human security in Iraq. Using qualitative methods, this paper examines the threats of ISIS on human security in Iraq from both community, political, economic, food, health, environmental, and personal security perspectives. Consequently, this study suggests policymakers to continuously monitor all human security dimensions in Iraq and to strengthen cooperation with the world and regional powers to formulate and execute effective strategies to get rid of ISIS in Iraq. It is also suggested that there should be some improvisation in terms of situation for human security in Iraq.