STRENGTHENING GLOBAL SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY: STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO MINIMIZING THE NUCLEAR THREAT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2786-9385/2025-6-4Keywords:
international stability, strategic deterrence, geopolitical interaction, collective responsibility, verification, conflict prevention, partnership initiativesAbstract
The purpose of the study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of modern strategic approaches to strengthening global security in the 21st century, with an emphasis on minimizing the nuclear threat. The paper examines trends in the development of the international security system, the transformation of the political strategies of leading states, and the role of international institutions in maintaining stability amid growing geopolitical tensions. The research employs methods of systemic, comparative, and structural-functional analysis, which make it possible to identify key patterns in the fields of nuclear disarmament, arms control, and the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Elements of the institutional approach are also applied to assess the effectiveness of international agreements and cooperation programs in the security domain. The activities of international organizations such as the UN, the IAEA, and NATO in shaping the global arms control system and strengthening the nuclear nonproliferation regime are analyzed. It is demonstrated that strategic interaction among states is based on a combination of diplomatic, legal, and technological mechanisms. It is determined that systems of collective security, the development of monitoring tools, and the establishment of mechanisms of transparency and trust between states play a crucial role in minimizing the nuclear threat. The importance of modern verification technologies, the strengthening of partnerships, and the improvement of the international legal framework in the field of security are emphasized. Enhancing the effectiveness of global security is possible only through the combination of multilateral diplomacy, adherence to international law, and the implementation of innovative approaches to arms control. The further development of interstate partnership, the strengthening of institutional cooperation, and the formation of a culture of trust are identified as key factors in reducing nuclear risks and ensuring stability in the 21st century.
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