The Role of the National Police in France's Political Security

In the 21st century, national security remains a pressing issue. The post-Cold War assumption that global warfare would become less relevant as globalization progressed has not been borne out. In view of recent developments, the issue of security has become a priority, and consequently, it has become important to identify the challenges posed by external and internal threats. The employment of hybrid methods of warfare has engendered an imperative for enhanced collaboration between the entities responsible for the security sector. Consequently, in light of the prevailing circumstances, nations are endeavouring to delineate and synchronise the sequence of actions and the domains of responsibility. In view of the aforementioned points, it is of particular interest to discuss the role of the National Police of the French Republic, which is the primary institution responsible for ensuring stability, legitimacy and continuity of democratic processes.

The activities of the National Police are executed on the basis of the preventive and operational maintenance of public order. Consequently, these activities are closely coordinated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs and special services, which form the basis of a unified national security architecture.

The article's objective is to analyse the effectiveness of security mechanisms implemented by the National Police of the French Republic. To this end, a qualitative research method was employed, incorporating a descriptive-analytical approach and documentary research methods. A comprehensive analysis of pertinent Georgian and foreign scientific literature, in conjunction with documents pertaining to security policy, was conducted. This analysis culminated in the formulation of two research questions:

• What are the determinants of the security policy of the French Republic in the context of hybrid warfare ?
• What factors determine the internal security of the French Republic ?

The research revealed that issues related to the internal security of the French Republic are relevant in the context of European security. Therefore, active attention is paid to the events taking place within the country. The research indicates that the relevance of international interests is directly proportional to the necessity of analysing current events. The strategic function of the national police derives from the imperative of ensuring the political security of the state. This is interconnected with significant mechanisms that operate at multiple levels and continuously affect the stability of the state.