national security

Critical Thinking and Freedom of Speech Within the System of National Security and Cognitive Behavior

This article presents an interdisciplinary analysis of one of the fundamental values of a democratic legal society–freedom of speech–as a critical instrument for rationalizing security-related factors during periods of socio-political crisis. The study addresses the complexity of communicative interactions among legal actors, highlighting cases of contradictory reactions to social phenomena and critical events.

Freedom of Information and State Security: Features of Legal Regulation under Martial Law Conditions

Freedom of information is a fundamental right that ensures transparency and accountability in a democratic society. However, in times of war, governments often impose legal restrictions on access to public information to protect national security and maintain public order. This article examines the balance between freedom of information and state security in Ukraine under martial law. It analyzes the legal framework governing access to public information and the limitations introduced during wartime.

The Problem of Legal Security in the Information Space in the Context of the Expansion of the Use of Artificial Intelligence at the Modern Stage

The article examines the problem of organizing legal security in the information sphere. Based on the provisions of Article 17 of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Information Security Strategy, one of the most important functions of the Ukrainian state at the present stage is to ensure information security. The problem of legal security in Ukraine acquires particular relevance and importance today, during the full-scale invasion of the Russian aggressor, when his insidious aggressive actions are implemented on all fronts, including in the information space.

Financial Monitoring: an Economic and Legal Tool for Countering Terrorist Threats

Abstract. The concept financial monitoring has been developed and substantiated as a set of measures carried out by subjects of primary and state financial monitoring in the field of prevention and counteraction to the proceeds legalization from crime, financing terrorism, separatism, and proliferation weapons in mass destruction.

Crimes Against the Fundamentals of National Security of Ukraine: Concept and System

The article examines problematic issues of defining the concept and system of crimes against the foundations of national security of Ukraine. In particular, the issue of normative and legal regulation of the definition of national security of Ukraine at the constitutional, legislative and sub-legal levels was considered. A comparative analysis of different opinions of scientists regarding the definition of the concept and system of crimes against the foundations of national security of Ukraine was carried out.

Legal Regulation оf the Prevention оf Corruption іn the Activities оf the State Border Service іn Ukraine under the Conditions оf Marital State

The article analyzes the legal regulation on the prevention of corruption in the activities of the State Border Service of Ukraine (SBSU) during martial law. Corruption poses a significant risk to national security, the efficiency of public resource management, economic development, and the stability of government. The legal definition of corruption refers to the use of official powers to obtain an unlawful benefit. In the context of martial law, the DPSU faced increased threats of corruption, in particular when controlling the state border.

Criminal Liability for Offenses Against National Security: Domestic and Foreign Perspectives

The article deals with the issue of criminal liability for crimes against the foundations of national security on the example of domestic and foreign experience of certain countries.

The author specifically analyzes the legislative regulation of criminal liability for crimes against national security in the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Estonia, Georgia, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Poland, Switzerland, the Federal Republic of Germany, and the French Republic.

Energy Security of Ukraine: Environmental and Military Threats

This paper discusses the role of energy security in national security. It is posited that the latter should be positioned much more broadly than economic security, because currently in the RussianUkrainian war, the aggressor state has chosen the energy infrastructure as the purpose of conducting an armed struggle, which violates the norms of international humanitarian law regarding harm to the civilian population.

Legal Mechanisms for Ensuring Information Security in Ukraine

The article considers the legal mechanisms for ensuring information security. It has been proven that today, more than ever, when there is a war in Ukraine, the issue of ensuring information security becomes especially relevant and significant, as the information space becomes a “battlefield” on a par with the war front. Enemy forces actively use informational and psychological operations to destabilize the situation inside our country, create panic, spread fakes and undermine trust in state institutions.