The wording "national interest" and "national security" appeared with the beginning of the formation of sovereign centralized states. Theorists began to study the combinations with the word "national" from the period of the New time. That's only with the concept of security they have been connected relatively recently, although states have always fought wars. Some defended, others attacked.
The rulers strive to ensure full peaceful existence, politicians pay attention, but global and minor armed conflicts constantly occur, despite the fact that no one wants war. Modern science, studying international relations and state foreign policy, comes to a single result. All questions, directly or indirectly, in the answer converge on these concepts. National interest and national security excite political movements, statesmen, ordinary citizens.
The core core of the global system
The modern world system is characterized by interdependence between states in the form of integrity and unity. International politics is based on the national interests and national security of states. This is the basis of social actions, motives, ideas. From this we can conclude that the world is governed by interest. If we consider the problems of countries in this area, they consist of components:
- Conscious, officially expressed objective needs.
- Consistent implementation of plans.
- Providing protection.
- Sustainable stable existence.
- Progressive development.
By combining all the criteria, it is possible to achieve the peaceful development of states throughout the space if there is an equal attitude to the interests of each member of the world alliance.
The main aspirations of the Russian Federation
The national interest and national security of the Russian state can be considered in a balanced set of common interests, where state, public and personal aspirations converge. The following areas are considered:
- Economic.
- Informational.
- Military
- Border Service.
- Ecological.
- Domestic and international politics.
These criteria are long-term in nature and determine the main goal for solving the strategic and current tasks that the state policy provides. National interests and ensuring the interests of national security are engaged in certain state institutions. The Constitution of the Russian Federation and legislation serve as the basis for their functionality in interactions with public structures.
What is each person interested in?
Respect for Russia's national interests and security is the main criterion that the government should be concerned about. Increased attention connects the concept of elements:
Every citizen is interested in a safe life. Everyone wants the following features guaranteed:
- Realization of constitutional rights, security.
- Raising the economic level.
- Physical, spiritual, intellectual development.
Only in a developed, economically reliable state is it possible to comply with and ensure the needs of each resident, which is why the national interests and security of Russia are so important.
Social settlement
The peaceful existence of different layers of society is possible only with mutual understanding between them. A materially secured class must understand the needs of a lower class. Not all people can get a decent education, which means they have to work in the field of service and production of goods. Representatives of each class have children who need to be educated and maintained. So that there are no rallies, disturbances in society about significant social differences, rulers need to know and observe national interests, priorities and security. For society it matters:
- Lasting democracy.
- Legal and social state.
- Reaching agreement and support.
- The presence of spirituality.
Mutual equality, an unbiased attitude on the part of legal bodies will not lead to confrontation in society.
What matters to the country
It is important for the state to create and maintain:
- An unshakable constitutional system, sovereignty, territorial integrity.
- Political, economic, social stability.
- Law and order.
- Mutually beneficial international cooperation.
Russia's national interests and economic security depend on the development of all areas where the priority belongs to a sustainable economy.
Domestic Policy Issues
Russia's top priority is for the constitutional system to be stable and state institutions of power preserved. In this situation, it is possible to provide:
- Civil peace, national harmony, law and order in the territories.
- Create a democratic society.
- Neutralize the causes and conditions that cause political and religious extremism, ethnic separatism, and conflicts.
It is possible to ensure national interests and economic security in the state with social protection of all segments of the population. To do this, it is necessary to create new and develop old production enterprises, give people jobs, and eradicate unemployment in the country as an economic phenomenon.
External Relations and Relations
National interests and international security are interconnected. In the international arena, Russia seeks to provide:
- Sovereignty.
- Strengthening the great power positions, in the form of an influential center in a multipolar world.
- Development of equal rights and mutual benefits between states, including integration associations.
- Respect for citizens of their rights and freedoms, excluding double standards.
The national-state interests and security of Russia are interstate relations in which the population is not threatened by war and the external seizure of territories. Security can be implemented in various sizes of areas with the restriction of:
- The borders of one country.
- Within a region or in a specific global area.
- On a global scale.
International security is a complex system in its structure. This includes activities from the areas of:
- Military.
- Economic.
- Ecological.
- Humanitarian.
Each of these areas has its own core problem. It is especially important for the head of state to decide quickly and efficiently so that the created security system does not shake.
The main state tasks
Each industry in the country performs its own separate task. Military issues consist of activities:
- Eliminate the danger of nuclear war.
- To carry out the demilitarization of outer space, refuse to prepare for armed clashes, turn military equipment into civilian devices.
- Eliminate nuclear and chemical weapons.
- Reduce conventional weapons.
- Reduce military spending.
Politicians solve issues:
- Providing the peoples with free social and political choice.
- Fair resolution of all conflicts.
- Building trust in government.
Economists establish:
- Management of industries without discrimination.
- Legal order in the economy.
Ecologists are faced with the following tasks:
- Unite states to combat pollution.
- Develop environmentally friendly, non-waste manufacturing technologies.
- Preserve the ozone layer.
Humanitarian sphere:
- Expands cultural and scientific international cooperation.
- Interacts with medicine and education.
- Respects the various rights of citizens.
The universal global national interests and security of states will be durable and stable if the inviolability of each individual country is ensured.
What does independence mean for the state?
National sovereignty should be understood as:
- Protection of the country from external penetration and internal decay.
- Resistance to adverse external influences.
- Ensuring living conditions for the people, the possibility of stable progress.
National state interests and security in our country are carried out on the basis of an independent multinational policy. The governments of other states cannot dictate to Russia their conditions and requirements for governing the country, for developing the economy. Each country pursues its own economic interests, no one needs someone else's will.
National strategy
The concept of national security of Russia was developed in 1997. By Presidential Decree and under the influence of time, changes were made to it. Now all issues related to national security are connected by a common strategy, which was approved by Decree No. 537 of June 12, 2009, valid until 2020. The document covers in detail:
- Views on ensuring the safety of every person.
- Political directions.
- The state of economic areas.
The document emphasizes the main threats to the state:
- Imperfect system in power and public structures.
- Polarization of views.
- Relationship with criminal signs.
- Organized crime.
- Terrorism.
- Complicated interethnic and international relations.
All of these criteria undermine the country's security.
Key Factors
In the world there are constant aggravations, conflicts and armed clashes. The consequences are always sad, military violence ends, there are numerous victims and devastation in the formerly prosperous settlements. The instability of international relations is based on the following reasons:
- Individual states seek to remove existing mechanisms to deter ambition.
- It is dangerous for Russia to reduce its global influence on politics, the economy, and the military sphere.
- Military-political blocs and alliances are constantly strengthening and expanding, NATO is increasingly spreading its influence in the Middle East.
- Foreign military bases and large military contingents approached the Russian borders.
- Weapons are spreading, their delivery is being improved.
- The integration processes in the CIS have weakened.
- Conflicts arise near the borders of the Russian Federation.
Envy of Russia because of its possession of vast territories and national natural wealth manifests itself in all areas of international relations. Increasingly, thoughts are voiced that one state cannot be the owner of such resources.
What remains to be decided
To ensure national security, the people and the government must go a hard way. All bodies should interact smoothly, regardless of the form and level of power. It is required to constantly carry out such work:
- Predict and identify external and internal government threats.
- Implement prompt and long-term measures to neutralize the danger.
- To ensure sovereignty, territorial integrity, security of border regions.
- Raise the economy in the country, implement an independent economic course independent, focused on social development.
- Overcome scientific, technical and technological dependence.
- Ensure the personal safety of citizens.
- Improve the system of state power.
- Enforce laws.
- To establish equal and mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries.
- Raise and maintain military capabilities.
- Strengthen the non-proliferation regime of weapons of mass destruction.
- Take effective measures to identify the activities of foreign intelligence, nip and prevent the undermining of state foundations.
The image of the state in the world depends on international relations. They enhance global security.
Interesting Facts
They first talked about national security in America. The West formulated in general terms, according to certain signs, a system of relations between states, where the concept of "nation" was the key point. Journalists from the Cold War gave a good definition of what constitutes national security. The state is not in danger if it does not sacrifice its interests in order to avoid military clashes. When a country has the ability to defend its needs, success and benefits, it uses war.