Nemzetbiztonság, mint kutatási terület irányai és kilátásai

Abstract

Aim: The author examines the current state of national security studies/theories/research in Hungary. Their primary objective is to provide a credible diagnosis of which areas of national security studies may need fresh impetus and which areas need only careful attention. Methodology: To this end, the author reviews the areas closely related to national security theory, the possible outlets for the results, and the implications of each academic finding for the everyday work of the national security sphere. To this end, several research methods have been applied in parallel, but primarily the theoretical-logical research toolbox has been used. In comparing the different disciplines, the author has focused on those results that examine aspects of national security activity that are related to its functions. Findings: In reviewing the characteristics of the area of national security studies, the author concluded that there has been a significant shift in several areas since the turn of the century. There are several disciplines that have developed their own methods and perspectives on specific aspects of national security, and police science has been declared as a distinct field of research. In addition, the range of subjects covered has broadened considerably, also due to the entry of new disciplines. Value: But alongside these positive developments, the author also found that there are still areas of research where significant progress could be made.