Human Security in the Republic of Macedonia: Through the Prism of Socioeconomic and Political Component
Human Security in the Republic of Macedonia: Through the Prism of Socioeconomic and Political Component

Summary/Abstract: The Republic of Macedonia even 25 years after its independence and the beginning of the transition process is still characterized by high level of human insecurity. In developing countries such as Macedonia, primary threats to security are coming from within the national borders, expressed in economic vulnerability and weak state. Taking into consideration wide scope of issues covered by the human security concept, this research paper explores and analyses human security challenges in the country with particular reference to socio - economic and political component. With the aim to identify the key security challenges the country is facing and in view of that to propose relevant public policies that would enable strengthening of the weak state, establishing the state as a provider of human security and integrating it into the European and Euro-Atlantic structures. The research results are based on the application of content analysis of specialized literature, academic papers, reports and media as well as analysis of official statistical data undertaken from relevant international institutions. They will show that the transition process is still unfinished due to complex political and economic situation, implying that economic prosperity and stable democracy are still not achieved. Main assumption of this paper is that human security challenges are potential security risks and might be probable cause for renewing conflicts and destabilizing the country due to injustice. The assumption is because weak democratic institutions, contested identity and slow economic growth are security challenge for the country.

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