The readings and video introduce the concept and history of human security as well as provide details and examples. The 1994 United Nations Development Report is one of the foundational writings on the subject, conceptualizing human security and describing the seven areas of threat. The first chapter of the textbook, Human Security in a Borderless World, looks at today’s security environment, with a focus on the United States but relating to all states, and how the concept of human security is being incorporated into policy. (The Hunt Library provides an electronic edition of the textbook.) You will also view Gary Lewis’s TEDx Talk as he discusses a practitioner’s evolving understanding of security concerns. Finally, by examining a recent news article of your choice, you have a chance to connect the human security concept to the current security environment. Based on the readings and video, write an analysis (450 words minimum) answering the following questions. How have human security threats become more relevant to all countries in the past 25 years? How have these threats become “national security” issues for more developed states like the US? What are some examples of human security threats in the news today? How are these different types of threats interrelated? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWdg35jvNLA&t=2s

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