Kalachev D.N. The system of national security: theoretical and methodological basis

Abstract: The object of this study is the national security of Russian Federation. The vectors and challenges of national interests and national security interests of Russian Federation in light of NATO's eastward expansion. The article examines the theoretical and methodological basis of national security systems: basic concepts are defined as "national values" and "national interests", the category of "threats" is being explained. Clarification of these concepts give theoretical validity to the constantly growing number of studies in the field of national security. The methodological basis of the study includes systemic, structural-functional, comparative-historical, comparative-political, geo-political, cultural and civilizational approaches, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, modeling, observation. By "national security" we understand a state of safety of vital interests of the individual, of society and the state in all spheres of their life against internal and external threats and hazards, ensuring their sustainable development. By "national interests" we understand the totality of vital interests of the individual, of society and the state, that express the will of the nation for sustainable development.

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