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Author Biography

Arif Akgul, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology & Security Studies at Indiana State University. His teaching and research interests include criminal justice institutions, public policy analysis and security studies.

Jennifer Grimes, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the School of Criminology and Security Studies at Indiana State University where she teaches courses on victimology and critical issues in criminology. Her research interests center around law, the legal process, and public policy.

Samuel Valentine is a Graduate Student in the School of Criminology & Security Studies at Indiana State University and serves as a Platoon Leader in Indiana, holding the rank of Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5038/1944-0472.18.2.2455

Abstract

This study examines the application of human security theory in the humanitarian operation at Camp Atterbury, which provided temporary resettlement for over 7,200 Afghan evacuees in the State of Indiana as part of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). Afghan evacuees were admitted to the US under humanitarian parole and experienced a transitional period since their arrival on August 2021. Using the three pillars of human security: freedom from fear, freedom from want, and freedom to live in dignity, conceptualized by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Kofi Annan, this analysis explores the security measures, essential services, and accommodations implemented to support Afghan refugees. This research utilizes a case study approach focused on Camp Atterbury, using open-source data from official reports and archives, government documentation, media briefings, and records from many institutions and organizations involved in the camp’s six-month operational period. Key areas of evaluation include security measures, healthcare and educational programs, and legal assistance. The analysis reveals that Camp Atterbury implemented a comprehensive human security framework which ensured freedom from fear, freedom from want, and freedom to live in dignity. The findings suggest lessons and policy implications for future humanitarian operations.

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The opinions, analysis, and conclusions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position, policies, or views of any agency, organization, or institution.

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