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Odporność państwa w kontekście bezpieczeństwa narodowego - ujęcie teoretyczne
State Resilience in the Context of National Security - a Theoretical Approach

Author(s): Jerzy Kupiński
Subject(s): Governance, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza AFM Uniwersytetu Andrzeja Frycza Modrzewskiego w Krakowie
Keywords: resilience; national security; crisis management; NATO; European Union; security strategies; resilient state;

Summary/Abstract: This article analyzes the concept of resilience in the context of national security, exploring its origins, definitions, and applications in state and international security policies. The author examines the evolution of resilience from ecological and crisis management perspectives to modern security strategies that integrate preventive, adaptive, and recovery approaches. Particular attention is given to NATO, the European Union, and the national security strategies of the USA, the United Kingdom and Poland. The study systematizes resilience across levels of governance and various dimensions of state functioning, including political, economic, social, and infrastructural aspects. Additionally, the article discusses the relationship between resilience and national security, highlighting theoretical tensions and the potential political consequences of over-reliance on this concept. The growing importance of resilience in security policies is emphasized, and further research is suggested on its operationalization and impact on state functioning during crises.

  • Issue Year: LIX/2025
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 135-152
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish
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