STRATEGIC MECHANISM FOR ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY

Abstract

The article is devoted to the theoretical comprehension of the issue of national security provision. The author has proven that the national security system is a complex and multi-level mechanism that enables the state to effectively implement its policy in this critical area. It has been demonstrated that it not only serves as the foundation for achieving national interests but also transforms strategic decisions into coordinated interaction among all involved participants. Various national security strategies, officially recognized as a system of political and organizational measures, have been analyzed, revealing the mechanism(s) for the practical implementation of theoretical provisions enshrined in the concept of national security. It has been substantiated that the strategic mechanism for ensuring national security, seen as a comprehensive system of interconnected elements functioning harmoniously and purposefully, contributes to achieving a state of protection for national interests against internal and external threats. It has been determined that the primary goal of the strategic mechanism for ensuring national security is to provide a comprehensive guarantee of independence, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of state borders. Among the most important features of the strategic mechanism, a number of key characteristics have been highlighted that define its essence and effectiveness, namely: a strategic approach, a systemic nature, dynamism, and multidimensional complexity, which allow it to function effectively and respond to modern challenges. It has been established that each of these elements is an integral component of the unified national security provision system. Their synergy creates the necessary conditions for effectively countering threats and ensuring the stable development of the state.