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The present article is based on a number of key assumptions as well as a conceptual system of military security, which is anchored in the theoretical system of security studies. Since these two disciplines are relatively young, there is a need to analyze them for the purpose of determining the basic theoretical apparatus in the field of security studies. This article presents an original definition and description of the fundamental nature of security as well as a general description of military security. It includes the vital domain of the subject's own activity leading to the maintenance of the proper level of security. The paper contains original definitions of such basic categories as security, state security and military security. Indeed, much of the content is based on theories used in previous research, but these have served merely as "bricks" that are used to fill in the already existing theoretical structure. Thus, through a specific redesign, a structure compatible with the basic tenets of security studies has been devised, also taking into account recent results of other sciences that cover military affairs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the objectives of the Central Asian states on national security. Topics discussed include the importance of continuous balancing of Russian, U.S., and Chinese regional security agendas in ensuring Central Asian militaries, the multi-vector foreign policy of Kazakhstan, and the military-to-military cooperation of the U.S. with the Central Asian states.

The article presents an analysis of the defense policy of the Armed Forces of Bulgaria. It states that the defense policy consists of defense management, civil-military relations, and decisions related to national security. It notes that defense policy should establish model that protects military professionalism and provides effective democratic control over armed forces. It mentions the main elements of defense policy which includes strategic guidance, force planning, and resource management.

The article provides an overview of Libya's political condition and national security in 2012. It provides an analysis of two crucial challenges facing the new Libyan authorities in relation to determining the nature and stability of the future state. The challenges being mentioned include the political transition from an autocratic regime via revolutionary credentials to democratic legitimacy and the construction and governance of an entirely reshaped security system.