THE ROLE OF PUBLIC ORDER IN ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY UNDER CONDITIONS OF TURBULENT THREATS

Abstract

The article explores the significance of public order as a key component of the national security system under conditions of growing social, political, and informational turbulence. The authors analyze the transformation of security concepts in the context of instability, where the boundaries between peace and conflict become increasingly blurred, and traditional mechanisms of legal regulation lose their effectiveness. Particular attention is given to hybrid threats that combine military, economic, informational, and social factors, complicating the maintenance of public order as a stabilizing element of societal development. The study reveals the role of state institutions, local self-government bodies, and civil society in ensuring law and order, protecting citizens’ rights and freedoms, and neutralizing destructive influences. It is emphasized that public order not only guarantees individual safety but also serves as an indicator of a state’s resilience to internal and external challenges. The article substantiates the need for a comprehensive approach to maintaining public order, involving the integration of legal, administrative, and communication tools. The research highlights the importance of adaptive governance in the face of multidimensional threats arising from global destabilization processes. The author examines crisis response mechanisms, particularly in the context of hybrid challenges that lack clearly defined sources and forms. It is stressed that effective public order management requires not only regulatory frameworks but also active public participation, interinstitutional coordination, and strategic forecasting. The conclusion drawn is that in turbulent conditions, public order functions as a systemic stabilizer capable of sustaining social cohesion, legal certainty, and public trust in state institutions.