The Impact of Counterinsurgency on Human Security. The case study of Iraq (2003-2011)

Shamieh Luna; Dóra Molnár

doi:10.17047/Hadtud.2021.31.E.99

Shamieh Luna PhD Candidate at the National University of Public Service https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0401-6881
Molnár Dóra Assistant professor at the International Security Policy Department, National University of Public Service https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1476-5253

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17047/Hadtud.2021.31.E.99

Keywords: insurgency, counterinsurgency, human security, political security, personal security, community security, Iraq

Abstract

Iraq mosaic formed of the different minorities survived for a long while; a beauty that has not remained for long. The mosaic changed to ruins following the counterinsurgency. The war in Iraq led to a complete chaos against all aspects of the society. It has caused a massive influx of migration and displacement; it also led to fragmentation in the society that eventually culminated in deterioration in human security of all the people from different communities. The political, personal and community security issues and challenges are discussed in the study showing political repression, human rights violations, lack of rule of law and justice, physical violence, human trafficking, inter-ethnic tensions and terrorism.