This article argues that security and defense measures begin with individuals before expanding to encompass communities, nations, and regions. The sovereignty and agency of each individual are crucial, ensuring the right to self-defense, which extends to communities and states alike. In the current framework of civil-military integration, civil-military cooperation and civil affairs serve as essential tools for commanders to achieve military objectives. At the same time, civil society has a critical role in supporting military efforts. There is a pressing need for new tools, methods, or systems that extend beyond the military realm and are closely aligned with fundamental human rights. This article seeks to thoroughly examine the current framework and put forward approaches for establishing a theory-driven framework that is informed by all levels of analyses (international system, state, and local) and interactions in the international security and political domains.