National Security of the Republic of Belarus: Legal Regulation of Eight Different Areas

Abstract

Goal – to present a stricter legal regulation and legal understanding of the National Security Conception’s areas. Research methodology – general scientific logical methods were used, including the system analysis method, the definition method, and the argumentation theory methods. In addition, private, legal methods were used, compromising of the formal legal method and the comparative legal method. Score/results – the article reflects an understanding of the national security of the Republic of Belarus and threats to its sustainable development. The structure of national security currently includes 8 areas requiring the assurance of safety. In relation to each area of security, an analysis of the concept of this area, the main national interests in this area, and the pertinent internal threats have been researched. It was concluded that the section of the National Security Conception on the neutralization of threats to national security does not specify measures of neutralization. Originality/value – the work is done by the author independently. The links to citations and legislation in the article are presented. The article is a review report that presents the sphere and structure of National Security Conception in the Republic of Belarus. In the author’s point of view, the goal is achieved.