The Human Security Dimension of Multilateral Security Governance: A Social Constructionist Approach

Book Title: 
The EU and Multilateral Security Governance
Publication Year: 
2013
Publication Place: 
London
Publisher: 
Routledge
ISBN: 
9780415679305
Pages: 
43-58
Abstract: 

This chapter argues that 'human security' is one of those concepts that certain actors use to construct today's social reality. The focus of this chapter is to discuss the relevance of the human security concept for multilateral security governance.

Keywords: 
European Union (EU); Human security; Multilateral governance