Abstract: This article is dedicated to the analysis of the internal contradictions in the Russia - NATO relations. The object of the study is the system of relations between the Russian Federation and NATO; while the subject is problems and contradictions in the aforementioned relations at present stage. The author identifies the three types of internal contradictions: general internal contradictions between Russia; contradictions within NATO; and internal contradictions of the countries. The internal contradictions in Russia – NATO relations are divided into ideological, economic, military, and political. The first tyoe of contradictions is the internal contradictions. The second type is the conflict between dominance of the United States and reluctance of the European member-states go far beyond the regional framework. The third kind is contradiction within the United States, between European members of the Alliance, and the internal contradictions of Russia. Such contradictions currently exert significant pressure upon the process of interaction between the parties in the area of national security of the Russian Federation.

Keywords: interests, democracy, color revolutions, hybrid war, state, USA, society, politics, NATO, security

Abstract: This article is dedicated to examination of the functions carried out by the modern transnational corporations (TNCs) within the system of world politics system, as well as the national interests of the traditional actors (nation-states), which in global politics are replaced by the transnational and corporate interests. The object of this research is the international (political) activity of the transnational corporations; while the subject is the functions of TNCs in world politics, as well as the conflict of national and corporate interests. The goal of this work consists in determination of the functions of TNCs in global politics and peculiarities of substitution in political sphere of the national interests of states with the corporate interests of TNCs. The attention is given to the fact that in modern world politics, the transnational corporations play a certain functions, which can be compared to or in some ways remind of the political functions of intergovernmental international organizations. From the political perspective, it allows considering TNCs as a direct competitor for not only the traditional nation-states, but also the intergovernmental international organizations. At the same time, the entrance of TNCs into the world politics and “taking on” a number of political functions, creates the risks of substitution of the national interests of modern states with the corporate interests of TNCs.

Keywords: diplomacy, international relations, U. S. foreign policy, world politics, global information space, political system, interests, state, sequrity, risks

Abstract:   The object of this research is the concept of political administration. The subject is its changes in Russia during the period of 2000-2015. In order to determine the correlation between the concepts of New Public Management and Governance, the author analyzed the addresses of the President of the Russian Federation to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the results of which are published in this article. The author examined the institutions, mechanisms, and processes that emerged after 2012 and determined their correlation to the aforementioned concepts. The work also refers to the relevant legislative acts. The scientific novelty of this research consists in selection of approaches towards assessment of the political administration and original formulation of its definition. It is substantiated that during 2012-2015 the concept of political administration was “reoriented” from the concept of New Public Management to the concept of Governance. The work demonstrates the realization of a number of its principles in practice.  

Keywords: Participation, Involvement, State, Government, NGO, Administration, Civil society, New Public Management, Governance, Political administration

Abstract:   According to various estimates, the enclave of precarity on the Russian labor market is 15 to 30% of the economically active population. Therefore, the phenomenon of precarious employment, of course, is a scientific interest and is the subject of this study.   The present work contains answers to two questions related to informal employment at the regional labor market. First – the determinants of precarious employment. Second – what kind of jobs in organizations and enterprises of the Altai Krai have the characteristics of precariat.   The article presents the author's approach to the identification precarious employment on the basis of the identification signs of precarious jobs, and also gives the statistical evaluation to precarious component of the labor market of the Altai Krai.   The author substantiates the position that as the precariat should be considered employed in the economy, jobs which have signs of precarity, diagnosed using the criteria of the "stability / instability" and "security / insecurity". The author’s contribution into the research of this topic consists in the attempt to quantify the extent of precarity component of the regional labor market on the basis of available statistical measure.  

Keywords: criteria of precarity, security - insecurity, stability - instability, Altai Krai, precarious work, precarity, regional labor market, unstable employment, precariat, statistical observation

Abstract: This article is dedicated to the system of counteraction to the “color revolutions”. It presents the analysis of the events of government overthrows in Ukraine and Tunisia, as well as the attempt to seize power in Russia in 2012. The goal of this research is to devise methods of counteraction to the “color revolutions”, which justifies the need for execution of following tasks: Analysis of “color revolutions” in Tunisia and Ukraine; Analysis of the attempted “color revolution” in Moscow; Analysis of the mistakes made by the government in suppression of unrests in Tunisia and Ukraine; Study of the measures undertaken for the purpose of suppressing unrest in Moscow on May 6, 2012; Comparison of the causes of the problems in Tunisia, Ukraine, and Russia, as well as the highlights of their specificities.   The scientific novelty of this research consists in devising a detailed system of counteraction to “color revolutions” that includes prevention and liquidation of the conflict.  

Keywords: Color revolution, Tunisia, Ukraine, Russia, Security, Extremism, Anti-Maidan, Government overthrow, Coup, Illegal demonstrations

Abstract: The article concerns the problems regarding the realization of projects on dismantling political regimes in countries targeted by agents of political influence. U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War was characterized by the use of agents of influence as a tool to ensure its national interests. Now, Russia is facing unconventional challenges and threats that aim to provoke internal political destabilization and coups d’état. In these circumstances, it is necessary to retrospectively analyze the system that an external controlling power applies to implement destructive technologies through its agents of influence. The methodological basis of the research is a systemic, structural and functional, comparative political approaches, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, observation. In modern conditions which are characterized by relentless attempts of the Western countries to destabilize Russia from within using the policy of sanctions, isolation, pressure and other methods of modern warfare, it is necessary to analyze the system of external control and injection of destructive technologies implemented by the West with the aid of political agents, considering the historical retrospective.

Keywords: covert operations, coup d’état, , U.S. foreign policy, international relations, agents of influence, agents of political influence, CIA, KGB, intelligence service, color revolutions

Abstract: The object of this study is the national security of Russian Federation. The vectors and challenges of national interests and national security interests of Russian Federation in light of NATO's eastward expansion. The article examines the theoretical and methodological basis of national security systems: basic concepts are defined as "national values" and "national interests", the category of "threats" is being explained. Clarification of these concepts give theoretical validity to the constantly growing number of studies in the field of national security. The methodological basis of the study includes systemic, structural-functional, comparative-historical, comparative-political, geo-political, cultural and civilizational approaches, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, modeling, observation. By "national security" we understand a state of safety of vital interests of the individual, of society and the state in all spheres of their life against internal and external threats and hazards, ensuring their sustainable development. By "national interests" we understand the totality of vital interests of the individual, of society and the state, that express the will of the nation for sustainable development.

Keywords: interests, democracy, color revolutions, hybrid war, state, USA, society, politics, values, security

Abstract: This article explores key vectors in Russia-NATO member countries cooperation. The author examines the three main vectors: war on terror, arms control and the Afghanistan vector. Analyzing the cooperation dynamics along those lines, the author points out the positive results, as well as challenges that arise. Broader and deeper cooperation is hindered by international crises (the Caucasus crisis in 2008 and the Ukrainian crisis (2014). The methodological basis of this research consists of the systemic, structural-functional, comparative-historic, comparative-political, geopolitical and cultural-civilizational approaches, the methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, modeling and observation. Each time the mentioned world crises (Ukraine in 2013-2014 and South Ossetia in 2008) lead to a halt in cooperation, freezing of joint programs and joint institutes. However, the nature of modern threats does not let the parties walk down the path of confrontation, which inevitably leads to the renewal of cooperation along the main vectors.

Keywords: administration, politics, Russia, geopolitics, NATO, diplomacy, state, interests, values, security

Abstract: The article draws attention to intellect as a factor in modern politics, and the role of rationale in forming and realization of policies. For the first time, intelligence is being examined as a strategic resource of a modern state’s foreign politics. The author examines and analyzes today’s concepts of “intelligent strength”, the research of which is conducted using a rational (noovitist) approach to foreign politics and V. I. Vernadskiy’s views. Currently, intellect becomes the most important criteria of truth and the top ranking national resource of politics, both domestic and foreign politics. The methodological basis of this research is formed by the systemic, structural and functional, comparative and political approaches, as well as methods of analysis, synthesis, modeling, prognosis and expert evaluations. Any nation’s political course may be considered to be established only when it passes the test of intelligence, meeting the criteria of rationality – and this equally applies to the functioning of countries that are accepted as world’s leaders – the USA, Germany that leans on the strength of the EU and Japan, as well as third world countries that play a secondary role in global politics.

Keywords: management, politics, Russia, geopolitics, conflict, diplomacy, intelligence, noosphere, noovitism, values

Abstract: The development process of information technologies in the modern world has a considerable impact on the basic principles, forms and methods of political administration, education, and became the foundation for a revolution in international affairs, as well as in warfare. In light of this, one of the main tasks set before Latin American countries and their military departments is one of the using information to manipulate modern international and domestic conflicts, because information is a tool of influencing people’s perception of their surroundings, capable of forming motivations towards particular forms of political behaviour. Methodologically, this research is based on systemic, structural and functional, comparative and political, cultural and civilization-based approaches, as well as the methods of analysis, synthesis, observation and modeling. In modern times, a competent strategy for controlling information can be of great help winning violent conflicts. Working with sources of information, like the Internet and the new media became a new way of conducting modern warfare and participation in modern wars and political crises.

Keywords: management, politics, trends, Latin America, information warfare, diplomacy, state, interests, values, security

Abstract: The article refines the definition of “security” as a state of being protected from possible harm, and the ability to deter and deflect adverse influence, as well as to quickly compensate for damage. Despite numerous interpretations of this definition present in Russian and foreign literature, the very concept of security is subject to discussion. This article also traces the evolution of the definition of security – all the way from traditional military interpretation towards multidimensional interpretation that clarifies, broadens and deepens the said term. The methodological basis of this research is focused on the systemic, structural and functional, comparative and historical, comparative and political, geopolitical, cultural and civilization-based approaches, and the methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, modeling and observation. The study of modern issues of national security, in connection with the broad global field of interrelations is a complex and multifaceted process, affected by demographic, technological, political, information, environmental, social and economic, political, historical and cultural factors both domestic and global.

Keywords: management, society, trends, security, threats, protection, counteraction, conflict, interests, state

Abstract: In the last decade the connection between the USA and India greatly strengthened. Based upon the forecasting method Administration of the President Obama has noted that India shall play an important role in the Indian-Pacific region. However, in order to achieve more reliable cooperation and partnership the leaders of these states should continue the development and strengthening of the bilateral relations via public diplomacy based upon cultural exchange via education and cultural integration. The methodology of studies based upon systemic, structural, functional, comparative political approaches, methods of induction, deduction, analysis, synthesis, observation. The public diplomacy of India and USA is based on bilateral cultural exchange. Two important points in the development of bilateral Indian-American relations are education and science. Education and knowledge form an inalienable element of strategic partnership between the two states. The steps in this directions have started in 2009.

Keywords: politics, management, public diplomacy, India, USA, soft power, Internet, political communications, security, image.

Abstract: There is need for the formation of the new methods for the fighting in the international arena, leading to the formation of the theory of information warfare. An additional impulse for the development of information psychological strife was due to the fact that after the end of the 2nd World War and the formation of the Potsdam – Washington system the world was divided into two large camps, and there was an ideological opposition between them. The combination of the above-said factors as well as the active development of mass media and new communication methods lead to the formation of the new arena for the international politics. It was cyberspace, and it is noted in many works of foreign authors. The methodological basis for the studies was formed with the systemic, structural-functional, comparative historical, comparative political, geopolitical, cultural-civilization methods, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, modeling, observation. The goal of the article is to study information psychological influence as a new matter in the political sphere of human life. The goals of this article involve description of the history of development of information warfare and cyber-wars, studying methods, technologies and experience of foreign states. Another important purpose is to single out the differences between the information warfare and classical political campaigns in various directions and analysis of the information warfare and cyberwars from the standpoint of political theory and theory of international relations.

Keywords: politics, management, international relations, information warfare, psychological operation, psychological war, information weapons, political communications, conflict, information security.

Abstract: This article concerns the problem of instruments of the applied political linguistic studies. The main thesis is that linguistic knowledge is one of efficient instruments for the applied studies in the sphere of political science. The author attempts to study and analyze Chinese news texts regarding a specific crisis situation regarding them as a certain genre of Chinese media texts (from the Russian territory) in order to uncover information communications technologies. The media discourse in the hands of politicians serves as a mighty resource, which is used for the formation of the public opinion, for gaining support of the population. The methodological basis for the studies was formed with the systemic, structural-functional, comparative historical, comparative political, geopolitical, cultural-civilization methods, methods of analysis, synthesis, induction, deduction, modeling, observation. An important condition for achieving political success is substantiated choice of language of communication with the mass audience, which is implemented via the means of mass information and communication. Growing role of language in the public life allows for the growth of purposeful interference into the language practices with the help of special technologies.

Keywords: politics, management, Chinese “New Media”, information warfare, political language studies, media text, political discourse, information opposition, interpretation, security.

Abstract: The author points out the key legal and political problems regarding formation of the state information policy in the special conditions, when foreign states and other subjects of information opposition use the arsenal of forces, means and methods of information-psychological warfare for the political purposes. In the current conditions the system of social information and psychological relations of the civil society is formed as a result of influence of the following factors: geo-political competition in the global information-psychological area, which is often formed as an information opposition, information-psychological aggression and information-psychological warfare; condition of the system of political relations in the society, contents and directions of external and internal political processes, information-psychological policy of the states involved in the information opposition; processes of economic, political, cultural, information-related globalization; politics of information neo-Colonialism, condition of the information-psychological security of states, their unions and coalitions. The study of the variety of information and psychological processes, which are caused by the above-mentioned factors, provides rather comprehensive characteristics of the situation within the system of social information and psychological relations in the modern society, and the system of factors itself may be used as the basis for the evaluation methods for the operative situation in the areas (objects) of information-psychological territory, serving as centers for the concentration of interests of the participants of the information opposition.

Keywords: management, politics, information warfare, psychological warfare, information weapons, state, interests, values, security, conflict.

Abstract: Specific features of the modern model of federal structure of Russia is due to a number of historical reasons and factors, which have influenced the formation of territory and institutional design of Russia. Among the constant factors influencing specificities of development of federal system in Russia one may note the following: large territory, multi-national population, special role of the state in regulation of social and political development. In the latest decades the number of federations in the world was constantly changing: some fell apart and new ones were formed. Their dissolution and consolidation are influenced by a number of factors, and one may classify federations based upon these factors. Depending on which factor is dominant, one may single out the following types of federation: bi-subjective and poli-subjective. It is hard to find federations which belong purely to one type on the political map of the world, so the federation may contain elements of both types with various degree of their manifestation.

Keywords: international relations, politics, federation, federalism, territorial structure, nationalism, state, interests, security, values.