The article discusses how the concept of 'human security' can help us better understand modern security issues. It argues that there is a need to focus on the international aspects of human security and to define threats more clearly. By looking at case studies of humanitarian interventions in Haiti and East Timor, the article shows that human security can be useful in addressing crises and dealing with threats that cross borders. Overall, human security allows us to go beyond traditional national boundaries and tackle global security challenges more effectively.