EVOLUTION OF THE CONCEPT OF SECURITY IN DIFFERENT EPOCHS AND CULTURES IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The article examines the concept of "security" and its evolution in different epochs, as well as its impact on national security concepts, the essence of which boils down to the ability of the state to protect national values and state interests in specific historical external and internal conditions. As a result of the study, the author shows that at different stages of historical social development there were different aspects of understanding security, which significantly influenced the configuration of systems of interstate relations and the perception of the international situation. It is concluded that a comprehensive understanding of the semantic content of the concept of security in different epochs and in different cultures helps to better comprehend the modern system of international and national security.