1. Trends in the development of the global military and political situation, 2. The role of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in ensuring the country's military security. The end of the cold war has raised high hopes for lasting peace and stability. However, the desire of individual countries for world leadership has cast doubt on the implementation of the prospects that have opened up. Moreover, the new alignment of military and political forces in the world, especially in Europe, has disrupted the former foundations of stability, changed the nature, scale and content of dangers and threats to our country. The Russian Federation, which is an object of increased interest and certain territorial claims, has found itself at the center of radical geopolitical changes on the eve of the third millennium. Its transformation into a strong economic and military power capable of independently defending its national interests is not particularly welcome by a number of countries that remain committed to resolving political, economic, social, territorial, religious, national-ethnic, and other conflicts through the use of military force in violation of existing international law. This is one of the main sources of military danger for our country (Table I). The concept of "military danger" is closely related to the concept of "military security". Military security refers to the state of protection of society, the state, and its citizens from external and internal threats related to the use of military force or the threat of its use. Military security is an essential component of Russia's national security. It is determined by the country's political situation and its level of defense capabilities. The most important directions and principles of the country's security policy are formulated in the National Security Concept, approved by Presidential Decree No. 1300 dated December 17, 1997. The Concept reflects the goals and state strategy for ensuring the security of ... Read more