Humanitarian security in the context of contemporary threats: a theoretical and axiological analysis
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Abstract
This study introduces an axiological framework for addressing
humanitarian security challenges in Central Asia. The region faces issues such as identity
fragmentation, value disorientation, and ethical risks in digital environments, which
cannot be solved by institutional or technical measures alone. Drawing on the theoretical
contributions of Amartya Sen, Martha Nussbaum, Barry Buzan, and Manuel Castells, the
model integrates value coherence, cultural continuity, education, digital literacy, and
adaptive feedback mechanisms. Internalized values function as protective mechanisms
that strengthen resilience against both traditional and emerging threats. Personal
analytical observations highlight the importance of intergenerational value transfer,
critical engagement with global norms, and locally rooted ethical discourse. The
axiological immunity model offers a culturally sensitive and theoretically grounded
approach to sustainable humanitarian security in contemporary Central Asia.
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