The Search of the Legal Validity of Short and Medium Term Human Security

Abstract

Taking into account the number of arguments raised by different states and groups, responsible for contributing with elements that have permitted the adoption of urgent reforms by the United Nations Organisation (UNO), the predominance of a series of discrepancies is still perceived, ranging from determined defence of the national objectives and interests, by both powers and less developed countries, to the lack of a clear and agreed definition of different types of security to be included in this reform. Considering the recent events which have arisen in several countries of the Middle East and Africa, it is convenient to briefly review the evolution of different concepts which have emerged on ”human security”, especially as this principle, that in its evolution has become ”The Responsibility to Protect” (R2P,) has not yet been universally accepted, much less recognised as a part of the International Law. Nevertheless it could go as far as considerably affecting the National Sovereignty of States.