Human security and non-state actors

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Abstract

In spite of the relatively limited role played by non-State actors in the international legal order, the political urgency accompanying the use of the human security discourse may give a much-needed impetus to make international law more responsive to this role. Indeed, one of the key areas in which human security is likely to have an impact on the future development of international law is indeed the place of non-State actors in international law. This chapter focuses on three non-State actors: peoples, armed groups, and corporations. It is argued that international law has created a limited space for such actors, while uncertainty reigns as to their precise international legal status. At the same time, States have resorted to national law to regulate these actors' activities posing threats to human security. This has the advantage that the State can back up its regulation with a strong domestic enforcement machinery, but comes with certain risks.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Handbook on International Law and Human Security
EditorsGerd Oberleitner
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing
Chapter4
Pages74-89
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9781800376977
ISBN (Print)9781800376960
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameResearch Handbooks in International Law
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing

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