International legal foundations of national security

The article shows that modern national security is inextricably linked with ensuring global security, and also contains a very important legal component in addition to the military component. The primary role in this dual process belongs to the UN, so it is important to assess the position of the UN Secretary General on this issue. The latest Report of the Secretary General presents a new concept of the Rule of Law in international relations. Although the Report unduly focuses on the Rule of Law within States rather than in international relations, the Secretary General’s Report, which analyzes almost all aspects of the Organization’s activities, nevertheless shows effective measures towards strengthening International Law.