Contemporary Dimension of Cultural Security

Abstract

Cultural security determines the creative potential of a particular society. Culture, in turn, proves the identity from which the entire development process of a given nation is derived. Contemporary societies, especially in the era of globalisation and intensified migration, are facing the challenge of managing cultural diversity and protecting their unique traditions. Understanding and protecting the various dimensions of cultural security pose a particular challenge that requires an integrated approach and cooperation, not only on an international level but also, in particular, support for local communities in preserving and nurturing their heritage. The research hypothesis is that cultural security is one of the elements of state security, one that influences its social and political stability. In order to verify it, an interdisciplinary approach combining legal, sociological, political, and cultural perspectives was used by conducting a source literature analysis, an analysis of legal acts and international documents, as well as case studies. The research findings indicate that states with effective cultural policies are more resilient to hybrid threats, disinformation, and polarisation.