National Interests Research Articles

SPECIFICITY OF INFORMATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNTERMEASURE OF PROPAGANDA FOR PERSONAL MEMBERSHIP DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR

The specifics and methods of conducting informational and psychological propaganda by the Triple Alliance and the Entente among the troops and population of the enemy during the First World War were studied. The article analyzes the strategies and methods of propaganda used by the Triple Alliance ( Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy ) and the Entente (Russia, England, France) during the conflict, in particular the appeal to mass media and the influence on the morale of military and civilian personnel. The authors also evaluate the effectiveness of these measures and contribute to the understanding of propaganda as a means of information warfare in the context of military strategies. The article highlights the need to improve the national security system. Various approaches to the definition of hybrid warfare are considered, focusing on the context of Ukraine and the peculiarities of the State Border Service. The article analyzes the essence of this concept and general principles related to the protection of national interests at the state border. Special attention is paid to the influence of information and psychological propaganda on military strategies during the First World War, especially on the morale, behavior of troops and the civilian population. The study showed that the success of information and psychological propaganda depends on its ability to adapt to conditions that change depending on the course and needs of the audience, as well as on the use of innovative methods and mass media. Our research encourages further study of propaganda as a tool of war and its impact on contemporary conflicts.

Internal Medicine Residency Program Applicant Perceptions of the SPLIT Recruitment Model Before and After Universal Virtual Interviews.

Enhancing residency recruitment with modifications to interviews has been an area of national interest, further catalyzed by the transition to universal virtual interviewing (UVI). In 2018, our internal medicine residency program redesigned the recruitment process using virtual interviews. Evaluating this recruitment model allows programs to identify applicant perceptions of each component as they consider enhancements. The new model, termed "SPLIT," included separating optional applicant visit days (AVD) from interviews (S), a pre-interview supplemental form (P), learning program information from a dedicated website (L), virtual interviews (I), and flexible timing (remote interview day and site visit) (T). Applicants for the 2019 to 2023 Match who interviewed at one university-based internal medicine residency program. After rank list certification and before the annual Match, interviewed applicants were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the SPLIT process. Responses before (2019-2020 Matches) and after (2021-2023 Matches) UVIs were compared. A total of 386 (75%) of 515 respondents favored video interviews. This preference was stronger in the post-UVI group (92%) than in the pre-UVI group (57%) (p < 0.001). In total, 76% of respondents attended an AVD (virtual or in-person). Applicants in the post-UVI group also favored having interviews separated from the AVD (p = 0.006) and optional AVDs (p < 0.001), more than those in the pre-UVI group. In the pre-UVI cohort, those who attended an in-person AVD tended to report a higher program understanding (OR 7.8), satisfaction with SPLIT (OR 2.1), and a better recruitment experience (OR 2.0). Virtual interviews were highly rated with increased preference following universal adoption. Optional AVDs separated from virtual interviews enhance applicant understanding of the program and were more effective when offered in-person before the pandemic-related restrictions. As programs begin to reintroduce in-person elements, the SPLIT recruitment model offers an innovative approach that addresses applicant and program needs.

Envisioning ecological security through local direct action: community resistance with global resonance

ABSTRACT As climate change becomes a pressing concern for policymakers and citizens around the world, a variety of security discourses have emerged framing the environment as a security issue. While dominant frameworks focus on securing national interests, the international order, or individuals, the ecological security framework presents an alternative discourse. Ecological security requires a refocusing of the security discourse onto the environment itself, vulnerable communities, and future generations, and requires the exploration of alternative, relational forms of social and economic organisation. This framework has often been discounted as an impractical and radical alternative to dominant discourses, however, I argue that ecological security can, and is, being enacted by local communities around the world through radically relational activist methodologies. I suggest that direct action methodology employed by environmental activists can enable the enactment of ecological security by local communities. By investigating the connections and overlaps between blockade-style activism, direct action methodology, and Indigenous resurgence, it is possible to envision a locally-based, radically relational, bottom-up model of ecological security. Through an investigation of the conflict between Wet’suwet’en land defenders and the Coastal GasLink pipeline, this community-activist-ecological security nexus is drawn out and examined as a possible path forward for climate security.

П РИМЕНЕНИЕ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ ЭКОНОМИКИ КАЧЕСТВА ПРИ ВЫБОРЕ МЕТОДОЛОГИИ ДЛЯ УСТОЙЧИВОГО РАЗВИТИЯ ПРЕДПРИЯТИЯ

The problem of choosing a methodology for decision-making at an enterprise in choosing a tool for shaping the path of sustainable development, posed by the authors, is relevant and practically significant. The purpose outlined in the article is to select tools for the scientific justification of measures that an enterprise can take to counter possible threats and dangers based on timely strategically significant decisions that meet the national interests of the Russian Federation and are necessary to preserve sustainability. As the conducted research has shown, in the practice of Russian enterprises, there are three ap- proaches to understanding achievements in the field of sustainable development that are similar in essence, but different in content and levels of implementation. In this regard, it is assumed that the use of elements of the quality economy and their tools significantly brings enterprises closer to solving problems in this area. The formation of a scientific basis for eliminating the existing methodological inaccuracy is also of interest from the point of view of strategic planning and management at the enterprise. The article substantiates the use of standardization and quality man- agement tools for the sustainable development of enterprises. The article contains recommendations on standardization of key areas of sustainable development in the enterprise.

Struggle for the Legacy: Sino-India Rivalry over Energy Sources in the Indian Ocean

Global economic power has shifted from the Atlantic waters to the Indo-Pacific waters. China and India are robust rising powers competing for ultimate regional and global politico-economic opportunities. Energy has become a common factor for both nations, leading to overlapping spheres of influence, strategic responses, and national interests. This article addresses the puzzle of the absence of military confrontations over the issues of energy sources in circumstances that carry enormous potential for conflict. This study aims to contribute to filling the research gap in interpreting the rivalry between China and India over energy resources. The analysis extends through an eclectic approach, incorporating assorted through assorted debates from different realist thought strands. It treats the theories of international relations as emphasising the structure of international relations. However, there is a complex interplay with the perceptions of those structures by the foreign policymakers of a country. The tentative hypothesis of this study has been that “energy rivalry between rising military powers in the Indian Ocean has increased tension, though not to the extent of violent confrontation”. They bargain for regional hegemony, but a deterrent effect prevents an armed conflict between two rising powers. The findings suggest that the tentative hypothesis is supported by substantial evidence regarding energy-based rivalry. Amidst aspiration to dominate, especially over security and energy affairs, neither China nor India would entrench towards a “Mutually Assured Destruction” (MAD). Besides acquiring defensive and offensive military capabilities, they are also concerned with diversifying its energy policies, including land routes for energy supply. The possibility of mutually assured destruction provides an incentive for deterrence, preventing violent confrontation over energy issue in the Indian Ocean.

Invisible Gates Made Visible in Trinidad and Tobago: Projected and Sanctified Violence by the Liberal State upon Illegal immigrants and Refugees

Over the past decade, illegal immigrants from other countries, especially those from Venezuela, to the Anglophone Caribbean territories such as Trinidad and Tobago have increased (Chaves-Gonzalez and Echeverria-Estrada 2020: 1). The extent of this illegal immigration to this country is clearly illuminated in the statistics provided. Trinidad and Tobago as of May 2023 received 35.3 thousand Venezuelan illegal immigrants (IOM Global Crisis Response Platform 2022). With the concern to protect national and economic interests, the debate on securing the rights and privileges of illegal immigrants in this Trinidad and Tobago, has been increasingly pushed to the forefront. So, too, has the discussion on the relationship between those prejudicial migration policies and the form of sanctified violence inflicted on these illegal migrants.

Правові аспекти земельної реформи як основного національного ресурсу України: аналіз проблеми дослідження

The article delves into the critical issues surrounding land reform in Ukraine, highlighting its significance as a national asset. The authors examine the historical background and the legal challenges in transitioning Ukraine’s agricultural land into a functional market economy. With agriculture being a cornerstone of the country’s economy, comprising over 68% of its total land area, reforming land relations has become essential for Ukraine’s sustainable development. Key points include the importance of aligning Ukraine’s legal framework with international and European standards, as outlined in the “Ukraine 2020 Sustainable Development Strategy.” The article discusses the core elements of the land reform, such as the creation of a transparent legal system, the liberalization of agricultural land transactions, and the establishment of mechanisms to improve land governance, food security, and environmental protection. The authors emphasize that the successful implementation of land reform depends on the development of a robust legal infrastructure that balances economic growth with the protection of national interests. Moreover, the paper addresses the existing legislative framework, particularly the Land Code of Ukraine and the Constitution, which recognizes land as a public resource under state protection. It critically analyzes the ongoing debate on lifting the moratorium on the sale of agricultural land and examines how this process could impact Ukraine’s agricultural sector, the economy, and landowners. The authors also compare Ukraine’s land reform experience with that of other European countries, exploring how international practices can inform domestic policy. Special attention is given to the legal, economic, and social consequences of introducing a full-scale land market, including the potential risks and benefits for rural communities and agricultural enterprises.Overall, the article provides a comprehensive analysis of Ukraine’s land reform, proposing practical solutions for overcoming legal and economic barriers to sustainable landmanagement.

Дерогація, аброгація, нуліфікація: поняття, особливості та приклади застосування

The article analyzes the legal concepts of derogation, abrogation and nullification, which are tools for regulating relations in society and international relations. It is determined that the derogation means the partial cancellation of the law or its individual provisions, for the purpose of temporary deviation from obligations during emergency situations. Examples of the derogation include the actions of Ukraine during armed aggression by the Russian Federation and the actions of European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Abrogation (abolition) means the cancellation or change of an outdated law or agreement. The term has its roots in Roman law, where various forms of abrogation existed. Over time, repeal has evolved into a legal tool that allows governments to repeal outdated laws or make changes without having to maintain the application of the previous rule. Contemporary applications of abrogation include criminal procedure law, where proceedings can be dismissed if charges are not proven, and international procedures, such as pardons or amnesties, which allow convicts to be released without overturning the sentence. It has been established that the term "nullification" is used both in the legal and economic spheres, and means the deprivation of documents of legal force or the recognition of securities as invalid. The historical practice of nullification is considered, starting from the formation of the confederation of North American states, attempts to conclude a new union treaty between the republics of the USSR in 1991, and centrifugal tendencies in the European Union. In modern conditions, as the example of Ukraine with Russia shows, the nullification of treaties can serve to protect national interests in response to external challenges. In conclusion, the author concludes that these legal mechanisms are important for ensuring legal stability and adaptability, allowing to respond to emergency situations and social challenges without violating the basic rights and freedoms of citizens.

Constitutional and Legal Foundations of Interaction Between the State and Civil Society in Ensuring the Protection of State Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of the Russian Federation

Introduction. The relevance of the study is caused by three main factors. First, there is the need for further in-depth scientific and legal analysis of the amendments 2020 to the Constitution, which contain a number of fundamentally new provisions for domestic constitutional legislation that consolidate the legal foundations for ensuring the protection of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Russian Federation. Secondly, the undoubted interest of the Russian state in modern conditions in the development of civil society in Russia as a whole, and in particular its individual institutions that have a direct impact on the activities of the state in this area, as well as the understanding that in modern conditions only with the support and active participation of civil society in the policy implemented by the state In the field of protection of state sovereignty, it is possible to achieve the set goals and objectives. Thirdly, the difficult geopolitical situation that the Russian Federation has been in for the past ten years, striving to preserve state sovereignty and prove its belonging to one of the leading countries of the world under unprecedented pressure from the collective West. Theoretical Basis. Methods. The theoretical basis of this study is made up of scientific works of scientists in the field of the theory of state and law, constitutional law, administrative law. The work uses general scientific methods (system analysis, dialectical, formal-logical) and special research methods (system-legal, comparative-legal, historical-legal, formal-legal). Results. Firstly, based on the supremacy of national sovereignty over state sovereignty, the need to strengthen the latter through the development of institutions (elements) of civil society, which carry out certain types of relevant public (socially useful) activities provided for in legislation in this area, is justified. Secondly, the requirements imposed on the institutions of civil society, called upon, especially during the period of a special military operation, to carry out activities aimed at strengthening the state sovereignty of the Russian Federation, are highlighted. Thirdly, a scientifically based conclusion has been made that the term “civil society” to a greater extent than the legal category “people” emphasizes the presence of common interests among citizens of the Russian Federation, awareness of their constitutional rights and freedoms and opportunities and desire to carry out, especially during the period of a special military operation, public (socially useful) activities, including those aimed at ensuring state sovereignty. Discussion and Conclusion. In the context of further increasing threats to the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Russian Federation, there is a need to consolidate civil society in the current legislation as a source of democracy and the basis of the constitutional system, its formation as a public law institution designed to be the natural support of the state, to perform appropriate functions in the field of patriotic, including military-patriotic education of citizens of the Russian Federation Federations, as well as stabilizing functions that allow consolidating the interests of the state and society, using its full potential to protect national interests.

Hybrid Wars as a New Phenomenon in the Global World

The article examines the phenomenon of hybrid warfare, which has become a particularly prominent phenomenon at the beginning of the 21st century. It briefly describes the practice of using hybrid methods of conflict in previous eras, as well as considers the chronology of hybrid conflicts and the evolution of related concepts in detail. The study describes specific examples of successful operations during conflicts with signs of hybrid war. As one example of successful hybrid confrontation with the collective West, it gives a historical analysis of Iran's policy in protecting national interests. At the current stage of deployment of hybrid operations, the foreign policy of the Russian Federation is also under study. Both defensive and offensive aspects of this policy are being examined. Successful and unsuccessful foreign policy tools for hybrid counteraction that have already led to increases or decreases in the country's authority on the global stage are considered. In the final part of the paper, a hypothesis is presented regarding the increasing vulnerability of countries to non-military methods of conflict and their growing prevalence. Therefore, the author believes that this highlights the importance of the issues discussed in the article and the significance of the problem under study.

Technological Sovereignty and Economic Interests

Issues of technological sovereignty and strategic independence of the country are most often discussed from the standpoint of the realization of national interests. However, business has its own ambitions, its own ideas about the rational use of available resources and opportunities. The need to build partnerships between the state and business, to coordinate their economic interests, gives an institutional character to the problem of strengthening the technological sovereignty of the country. Institutional support is also necessary when combining the efforts of friendly countries in order to jointly achieve strategic autonomy. The development of measures to increase technological sovereignty involves the allocation of those links in the supply chains, without localization of which there is a high risk of being the object of external manipulation. Special attention is paid in the article to the choice of critical technologies, since it is influenced by narrow economic interests and the promotion of less significant technological areas by interested parties. It is shown that although the Russian economy has successfully adapted to the sanctions pressure, data on the structure of imports indicate the inertia of the country's technosphere. An analysis of the composition of Russian advisory bodies to determine the priority directions of scientific and technological development allows us to conclude that in the search for ways to strengthen the technological sovereignty of the country, not so much public-private as public-public partnership is being implemented. Various strategic measures aimed at updating the model of Russia's economic development do not remove the transition to a full-scale indicative planning system from the agenda.

The Bee Fertilizes the Flower She Robs: Analysing the Diplomatic Games of Carrot, Soft Power and National Interests for Access to Natural Resources in Papua New Guinea

Purpose: This paper conducts a nuanced exploration of Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) intricate diplomatic landscape through the metaphor "The Bee Fertilizes the Flower She Robs." This conceptual framework elucidates the complex interplay between soft power, national interests, and resource access among global powers - namely Australia, China, and the United States - in the strategically significant Asia-Pacific region. By situating PNG within this geopolitical contest, this study aims to deepen understanding of how these states navigate power dynamics, particularly regarding PNG's abundant natural resources. Materials and Method: Employing a qualitative methodological approach, this research employs case analysis as its primary investigative tool. Selected case studies critically examine the diplomatic strategies executed by Australia, China, and the United States in PNG, focusing on soft power mechanisms such as cultural diplomacy, development assistance, and foreign direct investment. The analysis is grounded in a comprehensive review of primary and secondary sources, including diplomatic documents and investment reports, to capture the multifaceted nature of international relations in PNG. Findings: The findings reveal a paradox: while foreign investment catalyses economic development in PNG, it simultaneously engenders dependencies that can jeopardize sovereignty. The divergent strategies of Australia, China, and the United States manifest as a blend of cooperation and competition, accompanied by significant ethical considerations regarding environmental sustainability and community displacement. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study advances the discourse surrounding soft power, urging a re-evaluation of its role as both an instrument of influence and a potential source of dependency. Policymakers in PNG are encouraged to establish regulatory frameworks that ensure transparency, prioritize local agency, and promote sustainability, thereby navigating complex international engagements while safeguarding their sovereign interests.

Socio-political factors in the emergence of border armed conflicts in Central Asia

This article examines the socio-political causes of border disputes and armed conflicts between states in Central Asia. Socio-political causes of border disputes in Central Asia encompass ethnic tensions, resource allocation conflicts, geopolitical influences, weak governance, cross-border community ties, and strategic national security interests. The article assesses the importance of Central Asia in the world political system and describes interactions between the states of the Central Asian region in the context of the settlement of territorial disputes at the present stage.

Analisa Strategis Kesiapan Operasional TNI Angkatan Laut dalam Menghadapi Dinamika Lingkungan Maritim

Indonesia, as the largest archipelagic nation globally, faces significant strategic challenges in its maritime domain. The Indonesian Navy's preparedness is paramount in safeguarding the nation's interests amid evolving geopolitical dynamics, resource competition, and maritime security threats such as piracy and terrorism. This paper examines the role and importance of the Operational Ready Force (ORF) within Indonesia's maritime defence strategy. By employing strategic analysis, the study evaluates the Navy's operational readiness, focusing on resource allocation, technological advancements, and international cooperation necessary to enhance the ORF's effectiveness. The research utilizes a comprehensive methodology, including literature review, official documents, and expert interviews, to provide an in-depth understanding of the Indonesian Navy's readiness to address dynamic maritime environments. The paper also explores the strategic implications of global, regional, and national maritime developments, emphasizing the necessity for an adaptive and resilient maritime strategy. The findings suggest that ORF is crucial in bolstering the Indonesian Navy's capabilities, enabling rapid and effective responses to maritime threats while protecting national sovereignty. The study concludes with recommendations for further development of ORF, ensuring Indonesia's continued maritime security and regional stability through integrated technology, strengthened international collaboration, and adaptive threat response strategies.

Развитие системы педагогического образования в Республике Гана

Relevance. Integration of African students into the Russian cultural and educational space is one of the most effective means of fostering friendly bilateral relations in order to implement Russia’s humanitarian policy on the African continent. Pedagogical education can become an important form of cooperation; it may include enrolling foreign students in higher education programs and expanding our work in educational centers abroad. Such a center promoting Russian culture among students was opened in the Republic of Ghana in 2003. However, our understanding of the organization of pedagogical education – primarily the system of teacher training – will contribute to deeper integration into the Ghanaian educational system in order to achieve the above-mentioned objective. We should aim to comprehend the internal structure, objectives, content, management, and evolving directions of the Ghanaian educational system, grounded in its history. The aim of the research is to analyze the contemporary system of teacher training education in the Republic of Ghana. The methodology uses a cultural approach, blending comparative and historical pedagogical methods with analysis of scientific literature, state educational documents, reports of the Ministry of Education and international organizations, enhanced by field observations and interviews with representatives of Ghana’s higher education. The findings reveal a dynamic evolution in Ghana’s higher education system, highlighting its contemporary structure, governance, and educational policies concerning teacher training. Conclusion: the study identifies the principles underpinning the organization of Ghana’s national pedagogical education and notes the active renewal phase of the teacher training system, which aligns with national interests yet relies on international support (methodological and financial). Therefore, at the moment, Ghana is as open as possible for cooperation in teacher training education. Practical application: the research results are valuable for the development of the Center for Open Education in Ghana and for creating joint training programs under the Russian Federation’s Humanitarian Policy abroad. Additionally, the results can contribute to comparative pedagogy courses at university level.

Innovative processes: economic and legal problems of realization, management and regulation

Problem setting. The scientific work is devoted to researching issues of regulation of innovation processes to achieve and increase the efficiency of innovation activity. In Ukraine, the strategy for the development of the sphere of innovative activity for the period until 2030 is aimed at increasing the use of innovations. A process approach was chosen to achieve the goals of the Strategy. However, it is necessary to generalize the problems using a systemic approach. Analysis of recent researches and publications. Since the middle of the 20th century. scientists have done a lot of work on defining the essence, structure and classifications of innovative processes, features of their management and regulation. A large number of works are devoted to the description, construction and improvement of innovative process models. In connection with the fact that the innovation process as an object of research is heterogeneous, in recent publications the critical rethinking of the theory and practice of management of innovation processes, increasing their efficiency, continues. Purpose of the research is the development of theoretical provisions and practical recommendations for structuring the economic and legal problems of management, implementation and regulation of innovation processes using a systemic approach to improve the state innovation policy and legal regulation of innovation activity. Article’s main body. The definition of the concept of the innovation process in the scientific literature and the international standard the Oslo Manual is considered. The Oslo Manual equates the innovation process with innovation activity. It has been specified that the management of innovative activities is an innovative process. To identify and strategically solve existing economic and legal problems of innovation processes, it is proposed to build a “black box” model according to the IDEF0 functional modeling standard. Models of innovation processes in the economy, at the enterprise, in clusters and ecosystems according to the IDEF0 standard have been developed. The economic and legal problems of innovation processes are structured by groups of problems of resources, executors, regulatory tools, international interaction, economic security of the state, collaboration, interaction of enterprises with the external environment, interaction of subjects in clusters and ecosystems, exercise of powers by authorities, protection of intellectual property rights, safety of innovations, performance and efficiency of innovative activities, informing about innovation processes, reporting of enterprises, reports of state regulators. An analysis of the completeness of the list of problems specified in the Strategy for the Development of the Sphere of Innovative Activity for the period up to 2030 was carried out. The directions for improving the state innovation policy and legal regulation of innovation activities in Ukraine are substantiated. Conclusions and prospects for development. The analysis of the Strategy for the Development of the Sphere of Innovative Activity on the basis of structured groups of problems allowed us to draw a conclusion about the state’s nonsystemic innovation policy, which poses a threat to the sovereignty of Ukraine. To get out of the critical situation, the government should revise the existing Strategy, taking into account the priority of protecting national interests and the safety of innovative products and innovative technologies for consumers and society. Regardless of measures to improve the Strategy, changes should be made to the national legislation regarding the harmonization of conflicting norms, bringing basic concepts and classifications into compliance with international standards, eliminating duplication of powers of authorities and defining a single regulator. Further research will be aimed at the scientific search for effective legal regulation solutions aimed at achieving performance and efficiency implementation of innovative processes in the national economy.

Public governance in national minority rights protection

The article is devoted to the analysis of public administration in the field of national minorities rights protection. The author analyzes the system of authorities aimed at protecting the national minorities interests and nationalities in Ukraine. The Committee on Nationalities under the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine was the first ukrainian central state body of the executive power, entrusted with the functions of ensuring ethno-national policy and protecting the national minorities interests. It is emphasized that the structure of public authorities protecting the rights of national minorities was not limited exclusively to the activities of the specialized central executive body. The positions of Advisor to President on ethno-national problems of Crimea and Advisor to President on the affairs of the Ukrainian diaspora were introduced. At the regional (oblast) level, the Republican Committee for Nationalities and Deported Citizens of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea operates, as well as the relevant subdivisions at the local level – nationalities and migration departments of regional state administrations. The situation changed with the switch of the state policy vector from pro-Russian to pro-European. This was not least due to the recommendations of the OSCE and the need to converge with the acquis communautaire of the European Union. National minorities rights protection has been in focus since the independence of Ukraine. Establishing and functioning of the relevant Ministry (Committee) on National Minorities is a direct confirmation of this thesis. This issue was always in focus of the Ukrainian governments besides the period of the rule of the pro-Russian government (2010-2014), when most of the state institutions for the protection of national minorities were liquidated. This fact determined the revolutionary events of the Euromaidan (2014) to some extent. As of today, Ukraine fulfills its obligations regarding the protection of the national minorities rights. The current central authority (State Service of Ukraine for Ethnic Policy and Freedom of Conscience, DESS) was formed in accordance with the recommendations of the OSCE and taking into account the experience of the EU member-states. Its status is lower in the executive power hierarchy. However, its scope of competence and its actual activity best serves the interests of the national minorities.

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN FORMING INNOVATIVE MECHANISMS OF GREEN ECONOMIC GROWTH

The article examines the international experience of developing countries in creating and implementing innovative mechanisms to achieve green economic growth. The necessity of implementing such mechanisms to ensure sustainable economic development is substantiated. It is argued that innovative approaches are key to preserving the ecological balance and improving the well-being of the population. It was established that the effective use of natural resources requires the integration of environmental and economic strategies. Based on the set goal, various models and practices of green growth applied in developing countries are considered. Successful examples are studied and found that their adaptation can contribute to global sustainable development. Further perspectives of research should be aimed at studying the possibilities of scaling and optimization of these innovative mechanisms in the context of global challenges. It was determined that each country has its own characteristics due to the level of development of the country, its geographical location, the presence of natural resources and the specifics of the concepts, models and development tools used, which correspond to national priorities and accumulated experience, and therefore the transition to a "green" economy for different states will take place under different scenarios. It illustrates the benefits and challenges of implementing green innovation for developing countries using the example of China and its chart of China's key industrial strategies for green manufacturing. During the research of this topic, it was found that the consistent and effective implementation of the principles of "green" investment, as well as "green" development in general, is possible only in a regulatory environment, transparent and fair, developed in accordance with the principle of the rule of law, with independent courts procedures, with the participation of independent market regulators acting in accordance with national interests, respecting the rights of investors and consumers. On the other hand, for their principles of implementation a vital role is played by socially responsible business behavior, one of the key indicators of which is the attitude of business to environmental issues, the efficiency of resource use and energy efficiency, and the disclosure of socially significant non-financial information. It is noted that in Ukraine climate and investment policies function separately from each other, and sometimes their goals are mutually contradictory, which prevents or slows down investments in the development of "green" infrastructure.

The national idea in the Ukrainian legal area

The study is based on the assumption that at the current stage of development of the State and society, there is a need to form a national idea of the State, which is a theoretical expression of the Ukrainian people's self-awareness of their identity and individuality, and which, based on common values and interests, can be one of the important factors in consolidating Ukrainian society, a general vector for further development of the country and a guideline for its role and place in the world community. The national idea is an expression not only of the psychological and cultural model of society, but also a manifestation of the national legal sphere, which has a complex and ambiguous composition that requires a detailed scientific study. The purpose of the study is to identify the prerequisites and components of the formation of the national idea at the current stage of development of Ukrainian society and the State in the legal plane. The theoretical basis of the study is based on analytical developments in the theory of state and law, political science, constitutional law, and sociology of law in the study of various aspects of the national idea in the context of globalization. Numerous tasks and the diversity of the material under study have led to the use of various research methods: formal legal, systemic and structural, specific sociological, logical. The work uses the socio-cultural and civilizational approaches to the analysis of legal ideology, legal policy, legal doctrine, as well as axiological, geopolitical, and institutional approaches to the national idea of the State. It is noted that when forming the national idea, laying a progressive national-state ideology as its basis, it is necessary to take into account both the cultural uniqueness of Ukraine and the legal component of society, as well as global trends in the modern world. In the context of state-building, the national idea should be an integrative ideological basis on which to consolidate the political nation and create a project for the country's development for the future. It can be argued that the modern state-building process in Ukraine requires modernization of the concept of the national idea and certain adjustments to its value content. In order for the national idea to become an effective basis for the development of the rule of law, it must be correlated with legal ideology, legal policy and legal doctrine, and must be consistent with such values as national interest and national mentality. The implementation of the national idea should have a specific content and be filled with practical steps in the development of the Ukrainian state.

A Study of Latin American Integration: Current Status, Challenges and Causes

Latin America and the Caribbean, as the first region among developing countries to practice integration, have shown a segmented development trend due to specific historical contexts. In the post-pandemic era, the development of Latin America has been severely impacted by the pandemic. The development model, where individual nations prioritize national interests over regional ones, has caused stagnation or even regression in Latin American integration. This paper will analyze the current state of Latin American integration from three perspectives: economic, political, and social. Economically, the recovery pace in Latin America lags behind other regions globally. Although there has been some economic rebound, the recovery remains weak, and economic growth continues to slow. Politically, several countries are holding elections this year. Despite the dominance of left-wing forces, right-wing forces are showing signs of gaining momentum, leading to intense struggles between left and right, impacting political stability. Socially, the poverty rate in Latin America remains high, compounded by new issues such as population aging and social stability. In the context of globalization, regional cooperation is a crucial means for countries to promote coordinated economic development and reduce development gaps among member states. It aids in the development of member states and enhances international competitiveness. Actively promoting Latin American integration is beneficial for the region's economic recovery.