Prioritizing Human Security for the Global Justice: Case of Syrian Refugees in Germany

As much as we believe that national and human security should be treated fairly and equally, there will be a time when one urgently should be the priority for the greater good. For instance is on the case of Syrian refugees in Germany as discussed in this paper. As we know refugee is a case of human insecurity yet their process of seeking the asylum can be a national threat that threatens one country’s (Germany in this case) national security.This essay aims to see the relation between national and human security and which one should be prioritized. To understand the issue, this article will explore Syrian refugee case in Germany after the Arab spring. It uses qualitative method-study of literature to do so. In the discussion, it will generate the differences and similarities between national and human security based on (1) security from what, (2) security for and by whom, (3) and how security will be provided. It will also reflect from the case of Syrian Refugees in Germany to see which security should be prioritized. I believe there are fundamental distinctions between national and human security. However, there is also a shift that creates some similarities or overlapping point between the two concepts. It agrees that both securities are equally important thus both need a balance and fair treatment. However, due to the context of Syrian refugees in Germany, this essay argues that human security should be the priority