The Level of the Human Rights Protection in the Fragile Countries and its Impact on the Regional and Global Security

Abstract

Objectives: The current paper presents the data from the latest issue of the Fragile State Index (FSI) 2023 and proves the thesis that the countries with the highest fragile index have significant problems in the protection of the human rights, listed in the UN Universal Declaration of the Human Rights and European Convention for the Human Rights. Such countries like Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan and others have also the highest scores in other dimensions of the Fragile State Index as: Security Apparatus, Economic Decline, State Legitimacy, Refugees and IDPs (Internally Displaced Persons) and this way present a serious threat for the regional and global security. Prior Work: Conceptualization of the term “failed countries” and review of previous editions of FSI. Approach: The paper is based on a detailed theoretical review and secondary data analysis. Results: The main conclusion drawn in it is that the FSI is a reliable tool for signalling the riskiest areas in a particular country that may pose a risk for the international security as well. Implication: The obtained results are useful for prognosis of the global security situation and prevention of some security risks. Value: Innovative point of view in relation to global security issues.