Security as a global public good in the context of the problem of failed states

Abstract

Security as the subject of studies has gained popularity among the representatives of social science disciplines in recent years. Within the framework of economic studies, the studies over security are conducted within one of the specific economy – security economy. Security guarantee is one of the basic functions of the state and the conditions of its accomplishment lie in the area of interest of the discipline mentioned. Recently, because of the growing number of so called failed states, researchers such as J. Kleer [2015] point out that the security has become the global public good. Each human has a right to feel secure, although such security is not always provided by the particular inhabited territory. Development of failed states is the effect of strong competition for the resources (such as raw materials, water resources, technology) by the weaknesses of institutional state systems. As a result, the fundamental question arises of how and who is going to provide security in the conditions of erosion of national states. In this context, the transnational institutions such as United Nations, European Union or NATO have a significant role. The aim of the article is to show the meaning of security as a public good (a global public good) in the conditions of instability of international systems and considerable developmental differences which result in arising of failed states. These states do not perform their basic functions in any way, they do not have control over their own territory and are the subject to attacks of international criminal groups, corruption and the like. Failed countries constitute a significant economic problem and a potential threat for the more developed part of the world. In this context, it is crucial to seek for alternative methods of improving the situation and fairer formation of developmental processes.