National Security Threats Report
On March 11, 2021, the Council of Ministers adopted the fifth edition of the National Security Threats Report (Resolution No. 34/2021).
The document describes threats in five categories:
- Natural threats;
- Civilizational and intentional human-caused threats;
- Military threats;
- Terrorist threats that could lead to a crisis;
- Cyber threats that could lead to a crisis.
A new and highly significant element of the Report is the direct identification of threats related to the international situation, such as hybrid activities and disinformation, along with recommendations for actions aimed at countering or mitigating their impact.
The report is prepared for the KPZK by ministry heads, central office heads, and provincial governors, coordinated by the RCB director, the head of the Internal Security Agency (for terrorism-related threats), and the Government Plenipotentiary for Cybersecurity (for cyber threats).
The report’s main objectives are to identify major national security threats and assess their likelihood. It also sets strategic goals and actions to minimize the possibility or effects of a crisis.
The report is crucial for civil planning, and its conclusions inform the KPZK and other crisis management plans.
The National Security Threats Report is a classified document, with its preparation guidelines outlined in the Council of Ministers' Regulation of December 11, 2020.