ABSTRACT
In the last chapters of Part I a structure for a root cause approach to human security in regard to terrorism was developed. This included three correlating scientific theories on why people resort to violent means. It took into consideration major policy-related discussions parallel to scientific discussions. Additionally, the first part discovered the role of one highly important factor which mobilizes people to carry out political violence – ideology. In this chapter a closer look will be taken at what, in terms of human security, is considered a root cause. Each of the seven aspects of human security will be complemented with legal reflections on relevant human rights. To summarize, the analysis of root causes is based on the following premises. Terrorism as a derivative threat is a result of root causes, which themselves pose a threat to human security;1 these root causes pose a challenge (and can be seen as antagonists) to the individual’s:
• economic security; • food security; • health security; • environmental security; • personal security; • community security; • political security.
