This article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of virtual reality as a phenomenon, as well as its role in contemporary society and its impact on human consciousness. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of widespread myths about virtual reality and their correlation with scientifically grounded facts. In the context of rapid digital technological development, the study explores the social, psychological, and philosophical implications of virtual environments, including transformations in human perception of reality. As a result, both the opportunities and potential risks associated with virtual reality are systematically evaluated.

The article discusses the protection of the rights and interests of the family, women and youth during the period of independence, social support, further strengthening of their position in society, employment, poverty prevention, creating family opportunities in the development of the state and society, new systems for realizing their potential in various fields and essence.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the ethnoregional aspects of the spiritual culture of the Roma people. The study examines their cultural characteristics formed during different historical periods. In particular, it explores how regional influences have affected the transformation of religious beliefs, folklore traditions, family values, customs, and ritual systems. The article also highlights the interaction between tradition and modernity in Roma spiritual culture, as well as the role of ethnoregional factors in preserving ethnic identity. The research results show that Roma culture represents a complex socio-cultural system formed through continuous movement and adaptation.

This article analyzes the formation process of the female pedagogical corps in the Samarkand region during the 1950–1980s from historical and socio-pedagogical perspectives. The study highlights the educational policies of the Soviet period, mechanisms for involving women in pedagogical activities, and the expansion of their role and position in schools and educational institutions. It also examines the professional training of female teachers, their social status in society, and factors influencing the effectiveness of their pedagogical activity. Based on historical sources, the article reveals the stages of formation and development of the female pedagogical stratum in the Samarkand region. The results of the study contribute to identifying the practical outcomes of gender policy in the Soviet education system and its regional characteristics.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the doctrines of sovereign immunity and public policy within the context of modern international arbitration. The author examines the evolution of immunity from absolute to restrictive models and analyzes the profound theoretical debate between proponents of transnational arbitration (E. Gaillard) and defenders of state sovereignty (M. Sornarajah). Special attention is paid to the risks of the "commodification of justice" associated with third-party funding (TPF). Based on an analysis of ICSID and the Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan practice, the article explores mechanisms for protecting national interests and modern trends in forming a pro-arbitration practice in Uzbekistan.

The concept of sustainable development considers issues of environmental rationality and responsibility within the framework of measures aimed at identifying the foundations of ecology and environmental issues to underpin today's important processes. The article establishes the importance of a dialectical approach, which allows for the consideration of environmental rationality and responsibility not as independent categories, but as complementary and mutually reinforcing elements of a single system. Rationality without environmental responsibility becomes instrumental and potentially destructive, while responsibility without rationality loses its cognitive basis and becomes a declarative norm. Their unity creates a qualitatively new type of thinking and action that corresponds to the global threats and challenges of sustainable development.

This article comprehensively analyzes the modern constructive foreign policy of the Republic of Uzbekistan and its inextricable link with the national development strategy. The study covers the main principles of foreign policy - openness, pragmatism, peacekeeping and mutually beneficial cooperation. It also reveals Uzbekistan’s active initiatives in the Central Asian region and the international arena, their impact on economic, political and social development on a scientific basis. The article summarizes the role and importance of constructive foreign policy in achieving sustainable development.

This scientific article analyzes the prospects for tourism development in the Samarkand region. It explores the region’s rich historical and cultural heritage, architectural monuments, natural landscapes, and opportunities provided by tourism infrastructure. Special attention is given to the potential of pilgrimage, ethno- and gastronomic tourism, as well as ecological and agro-tourism. The study highlights the role of government policies, investment programs, and international cooperation in promoting tourism. Furthermore, the article provides a scientific evaluation of the future development of tourism in Samarkand, its economic benefits, and its impact on the region’s social life.

This study aims to provide a social analysis of the traditional problem of freedom of conscience and religion, the scientific understanding of which will help create conditions for the formation of healthy faith, tolerance, and the spiritual and moral improvement of people’s lifestyles. In this regard, the author seeks to demonstrate the evolution of constitutional reforms in the country aimed at ensuring human rights and freedoms within the framework of a social secular state.

Global instability has become one of the defining features of the modern international system. Political conflicts, economic crises, terrorism, cyber threats, migration processes, and geopolitical competition increasingly affect regional stability in different parts of the world. In these conditions, the transformation of regional security systems becomes an important issue, especially for strategically significant regions such as Central Asia.

Central Asia occupies an important geopolitical position between Europe and Asia and serves as a bridge connecting major economic and political centers. The region possesses significant natural resources and transport potential, which increases the interest of global powers such as Russia, China, the United States, and the European Union. As a result, security processes in Central Asia are influenced not only by internal regional factors but also by global political and economic changes.

The purpose of this article is to examine the transformation of the regional security system in Central Asia under conditions of global instability and to analyze the main modern threats affecting regional stability. Special attention is given to cyber threats, information warfare, geopolitical competition, digital transformation, and regional cooperation mechanisms.

The research is based on descriptive, analytical, comparative, and content analysis methods. Scientific articles, international reports, regional security studies, and statistical materials published between 2021 and 2025 were analyzed during the research process. Tables, diagrams, maps, and statistical figures were also used in order to provide a clearer understanding of modern security trends in Central Asia.

The study shows that regional security in Central Asia is undergoing significant transformation. Traditional security threats such as terrorism, border conflicts, extremism, and transnational crime remain important. However, modern risks connected with cyberspace, digital infrastructure, information manipulation, and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly influential. The rapid growth of digital technologies creates both opportunities and vulnerabilities for the region.

The findings also demonstrate that cybersecurity and information security are becoming essential parts of modern regional stability. Information warfare through social media platforms, online propaganda, and cyber attacks on critical infrastructure create new challenges for governments and societies. In addition, geopolitical competition between major powers continues to influence political and economic processes in Central Asia.

The article concludes that maintaining regional stability in Central Asia requires stronger regional cooperation, modernization of cybersecurity systems, development of digital protection strategies, and effective international dialogue. The transformation of the security system in the region reflects broader global changes where traditional and non-traditional threats increasingly interact with each other.

In this аrticlе, thе оrgаnizаtiоn оf thе Intеrnаtiоnаl “Gоldеn Hеritаgе” chаrity fund, its mаin gоаls аnd tаsks, nеcеssаry institutiоnаl аnd оrgаnizаtiоnаl-lеgаl fоundаtiоns аrе ехplаinеd.  Thе аctivitiеs оf thе “Gоldеn Hеritаgе” intеrnаtiоnаl chаritаblе fоundаtiоn in prеsеrving оur nаtiоnаl culturаl hеritаgе, rеstоring оur vаluеs, bеаutifying shrinеs, plаcеs оf wоrship аnd mоnumеnts rеvеrеd by оur pеоplе, rеstоring аnciеnt crаft schооls, dеmоnstrаting оur nаtiоnаl clаssic аrt in fоrеign cоuntriеs, аnd  It is stаtеd аbоut mutuаl cооpеrаtiоn rеlаtiоns.

This article analyzes the socio-psychological roots of corrupt behavior, the deformation of professional consciousness, and the mechanisms behind the formation of self-interest motivation in the activities of public servants. Corruption is interpreted not only as a legal violation but also as a complex outcome of interrelations between personal needs, dispositional attitudes, group environment, the ideology of success, and moral choice.

This article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of enhancing ecological consciousness and culture among youth in the process of building an enlightened society in Uzbekistan. The philosophical and social essence of ecological consciousness and ecological culture is analyzed, and the key factors influencing their development are systematically explored. Particular attention is given to innovative mechanisms for fostering ecological thinking among young people, including the role of the education system, social institutions, and state policy. The study substantiates the importance of improving ecological culture as a critical factor in achieving sustainable societal development

This article provides a scientific analysis of the role and significance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in ensuring regional security. In particular, it examines the new geopolitical conditions that emerged in Central Asia in the early 1990s, the process of formation of independent states, and the necessity of establishing mechanisms of cooperation among states in the context of emerging security challenges. The article also analyzes the dialogue and cooperation initiated within the framework of the “Shanghai Five”, which later served as the foundation for the establishment of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

This article provides a socio-philosophical analysis of the nature of information-psychological influence tools, their modern forms, and their impact on societal security. Particular attention is given to the mechanisms of manipulation, propaganda, and selective information flows shaping public consciousness. The study also substantiates key approaches to ensuring information and psychological security in the modern digital environment.

This article analyzes the formation and functioning of the centrally managed industrial system of the Uzbek SSR. It examines the dominant role of union-level authorities in managing the republic’s industry during the Soviet period, the main mechanisms of the planned economy, and the limited powers of local administrative bodies. In addition, the article highlights the raw-material orientation of industrial development, the weak development of processing industries, and the socio-economic consequences of this situation.

This article provides a purely scientific and philosophical analysis of the phenomenon of socially hazardous behavior and destructive actions through the prism of fundamental concepts of modern deviantology, sociology, and the philosophy of social policy. The study examines the dynamics of interaction between macro-level exogenous and micro-level endogenous factors, establishing that the state of anomie in society, institutional traps, differential associations, and the crisis of social control bonds serve as the primary determinants of destructive conduct. It is scientifically demonstrated that mitigating social hazards requires a systemic strategy focused on ensuring institutional transparency, restoring the equilibrium between cultural goals and institutionalized means, and enhancing the internal moral and legal immunity of the individual, rather than merely intensifying external repressive control or punitive measures.

This article analyzes the digital reforms carried out in the field of social protection in the Republic of Uzbekistan and examines the impact of these processes on the political competence of public administration management personnel. The article highlights the significance of the activities of "Inson" social services centers and other innovative structures in state-society relations. The scientific novelty of the research is that the issues of digital meritocracy and the formation of digital political immunity among social protection workers against infodemics are comprehensively revealed for the first time. As a result, the expediency of institutional guarantees through digital recruiting platforms and a 4-stage career model for growing promising personnel is confirmed. In conclusion, it is emphasized that the digital transformation processes in the field require a transition to open principles and innovative approaches in personnel policy.

This article examines the traditions and customs of the Uzbek people, their historical formation, and contemporary transformation through the lens of structural-functionalism and interpretive anthropology. The impact of globalization on national value systems, as well as the influence of urbanization and digital technologies on the dynamics of customs, is analyzed comparatively using empirical data and international scholarly theories. The article demonstrates that traditional rituals – including wedding ceremonies, hospitality practices, and communal labor (hashar) – are evolving in form while preserving their internal symbolic meaning and social functions.

This article analyzes the formation and development of trade and economic relations between the Kokand Khanate, Eastern Turkestan, and Tashkent in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries based on historical sources. The study examines the transit of goods such as tea, silk, cotton, and other commodities transported from Eastern Turkestan through the Kokand Khanate to the Bukhara and Khiva Khanates, and highlights the role of this trade route in shaping the regional trade system of Central Asia. Particular attention is paid to the impact of Tashkent’s incorporation into the Kokand Khanate on the expansion of caravan routes, the development of trade infrastructure, and the growing economic influence of the Russian Empire in the region. The findings indicate that the Kokand Khanate functioned as an important transit and intermediary center within the Central Asian trade network, while caravan routes served as a key factor in the development of regional economic connections and integration processes.

The article examines the historical background, political, geopolitical and socio-economic factors behind the relocation of the capital of Kazakhstan from Almaty to Astana in 1997. The study analyzes the impact of this process on regional development, migration flows and urbanization. Particular attention is paid to Astana's transformation into a modern political and economic center and its role in state-building and the formation of national identity. The findings demonstrate that the capital relocation significantly contributed to territorial balance and the creation of a new growth center in Kazakhstan.

This article comprehensively examines the improvement of legal and organizational mechanisms for ensuring environmental sustainability in Uzbekistan. The aim of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of the current regulatory framework and institutional system in the field of environmental protection, as well as to substantiate directions for their improvement. The research employs system analysis, comparative legal, institutional, and statistical methods. The findings reveal key issues in environmental governance, including inconsistencies in legal regulations, insufficient effectiveness of control mechanisms, and weak institutional coordination. The author proposes scientific and practical recommendations aimed at enhancing environmental policy, optimizing governance structures, and integrating international best practices. The results of the study contribute to the development of effective public administration mechanisms for ensuring environmental sustainability.

This scientific article analyzes the formation and development stages of Uzbekistan’s foreign economic relations during the early years of independence. It examines the main directions of new economic policy, expansion of international trade, attraction of foreign investments, and development of export-import operations. The study also highlights the country’s integration into the global economic system, key forms of economic cooperation, and the outcomes of initial economic reforms. Furthermore, the stages of growth in foreign economic relations and their impact on the national economy are evaluated.

This article examines the significance and role of the local budget in the formation of revenues and expenditures in the Uzbek SSR after the Second World War. It highlights the dominant share of taxes and fees in local budget revenues and analyzes the allocation of expenditures to the national economy, socio-cultural activities, and other sectors. The study is based on archival documents and historical sources from the Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya regions.

This article analyzes the content and essence of the “Enlightenment against Ignorance” concept and its importance in combating radicalism and extremist ideas in society. Ignorance is a factor that hinders the development of individuals and society, and the most effective way to eliminate it is to advance science and education. A worldview formed on the basis of enlightenment and science is considered one of the key factors in protecting young people from radical ideas. The research findings indicate the necessity of forming an effective immunity against extremism by strengthening spiritual and educational work.

This article examines the life, scientific and pedagogical activity of Academician Abdulahad Rahimjanovich Muhammadjanov and his contribution to the development of historiography and archaeology in Uzbekistan. The scholar’s research on the history of irrigated agriculture, irrigation systems, hydraulic engineering, toponymy, onomastics, and source studies is analyzed. The article also discusses his scientific heritage, academic school, and role in training young researchers.

This article analyzes the role of social innovations in shaping societal ideology within globalization processes from scientific-theoretical and practical perspectives. The study highlights new mechanisms for the formation of societal ideology based on the impact of globalization on information exchange, cultural influence, economic integration, and the system of social relations. In particular, social innovations are evaluated as an important factor ensuring ideological stability in the fields of education, civil society, digital communication, youth policy, cultural and educational activities, and social management.

This article examines the political and legal status of high-ranking officials and their role within the state administration system of the Khanate of Khiva, as well as provides a historical and theoretical analysis of the processes of political legitimacy. The study highlights the ceremony of “enthroning the khan,” which played an important role in the formation and consolidation of the khanate’s political system, its structural elements, and the functional significance of the symbolic attributes used in this process. In addition, the article analyzes the interrelation between court practices, political traditions, and mechanisms of state governance, as well as their role in ensuring the stability of the khanate’s political system. On the example of the Khanate of Khiva, traditional forms of power legitimization, the ideological content of political rituals, and their influence on public consciousness are revealed based on historical sources. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the specific features of the state administration system of medieval Central Asia.

This article will examine the situation of Polish refugees who found themselves in Turkestan during World War I. Due to the war, many of them were forced to resettle from the frontline to the rear provinces of the Russian Empire, including Turkestan. The mass resettlement of prisoners of war and refugees revealed the limited logistical and sanitary capabilities of the Turkestan region.

This article analyzes the scientific expedition to the Emirate of Bukhara by Robert Gauthiot, a prominent French Orientalist, linguist, and traveler who lived and worked in the early 20th century. The study outlines Gauthiot’s travel itinerary and explores his perspectives on the socio-political life, architecture, and linguistics of Bukhara. Special emphasis is placed on the scholar’s linguistic research conducted in the Zarafshan Oasis and the Yaghnob Valley, as well as his significant contribution to the study of the descendants of the Sogdian language. Furthermore, based on archival documentation – specifically, a letter dated September 16 from the Russian Imperial Political Agency addressed to Mirza Nasrullahbiy Koshbegi – the article demonstrates that every step Robert  Gauthiot took toward the strategically vital Pamir borders of Bukhara was closely monitored by the local administration.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the socio-philosophical foundations for developing a healthy lifestyle through the integration of sport and aesthetic values. The relevance of the study is обусловed by the growing need to promote a culture of healthy living among youth in the context of globalization, as well as to ensure their physical and spiritual development. The paper examines the impact of sports activities not only on physical health but also on the formation of aesthetic taste, perception of beauty, and the system of personal values. Particular attention is given to the role of aesthetic consciousness and aesthetic education in strengthening a healthy lifestyle. The research methodology is based on a системный подход, comparative analysis, and the principles of historicism and logical reasoning. The findings indicate that the integration of sport and aesthetic values enhances youth’s life orientation, increases their social activity, and fosters a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

This article provides a scientific and theoretical analysis of modern concepts of museum fund formation and management. It examines the sources of collection acquisition, criteria for selecting exhibits, as well as systems for their registration and preservation. Special attention is given to digitalization processes, the implementation of information and communication technologies, and innovative approaches in fund management. The study emphasizes the importance of effective museum fund management for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage. As a result, scientific conclusions are developed to improve the functioning of modern museums.

This article focuses on a comparative analysis of theoretical and philosophical approaches to the formation, development, and contemporary interpretations of the intellectual migration phenomenon. Based on ontological and methodological criteria, the study comparatively analyzes the instrumental-political, neoclassical-rational, existential-humanistic, critical postcolonial, and hybrid-anthropological approaches explaining the mobility of highly qualified professionals in the context of globalization. The analysis demonstrates that scientific perspectives on intellectual migration are shifting from the traditional “brain drain” paradigm to more complex approaches such as “brain gain” and “brain circulation”.

This scientific article examines the role and significance of railway infrastructure in the southern regions of Uzbekistan in the development of international relations. Particular attention is given to the advancement of transport and logistics systems, the efficiency of export-import operations, regional integration processes, and the enhancement of transit potential. The study also analyzes the modernization of railway networks, the opening of new routes, and their impact on economic growth. The findings highlight the importance of improving transport infrastructure in southern regions to further strengthen international economic cooperation.

The article analyzes the social condition of prisoners of war in Turkestan during the First World War, the system of international humanitarian monitoring and camp regulations. The study relies on the Hague Convention of 1907, the activities of the Red Cross, neutral-state mediation, local archival records and memoir sources. It examines the distribution of prisoners, their division into Slavic and non-Slavic groups, differences in the treatment of German and Austro-Hungarian prisoners, differences in the living conditions of officers and lower ranks, censorship of correspondence, permission to live outside camps and issues of covert surveillance. The article concludes that the camp system in Turkestan should be interpreted as the result of a complex interaction between international humanitarian norms, imperial security policy and local administrative practices.

Working with the media and journalists is of great importance in the effective organization of state information policy. This article systematically studies the issues of professional ethics and professional responsibility of journalists. Based on the foreign experience of developed countries such as Singapore, Germany and Great Britain, effective methods of working with the media are analyzed. Also, political technologies used in the implementation of state information policy, modern methods of information dissemination, mechanisms for direct communication with journalists and ways of effective use of digital platforms are studied. As a result of the research, practical proposals have been developed that can be implemented in the practice of Uzbekistan.

This article provides a socio-philosophical analysis of the phenomenon of high consumer culture as a fundamental factor of cultural progress in the context of contemporary postmodern reality and rapid digitalization. The transformation of the consumption process from a mere tool for satisfying economic needs into a complex system that defines symbolic meanings, social stratification, and cognitive sovereignty is deconstructed through the theoretical lenses of Western thinkers (J. Baudrillard, P. Bourdieu, F. Jameson) and local scholars (S. Shermukhamedov, M. Bekmurodov, Q. Nazarov). The paper highlights the crisis of “incessant irrational consumption” artificially generated by digital algorithms and neuromarketing, and argues for the vital necessity of enhancing cognitive immunity against algorithmic manipulations. Within the framework of the “Enlightened Society” concept implemented in New Uzbekistan, the article reveals the strategic significance of modernizing the national mentality, shifting away from traditional conspicuous consumption and wastefulness, and redirecting capital toward intellectual and green consumption environments, including education, healthcare, and human capital development.

This article is devoted to an in-depth analysis of the historical and systemic role of the Great Silk Road in the processes of economic integration among the states of Central Asia. The research employs historical-comparative, systemic, and functional approaches as its methodology, enabling a multifaceted interpretation of the Silk Road as a transregional connectivity system. This approach allows the Silk Road to be viewed not merely as a trade route but as a complex network linking diverse economic, social, and institutional systems.

The article examines the expansion of trade relations, the formation and development of urban centers, and the institutionalization of regional markets as key determinants of economic integration. In particular, cities located along caravan routes (such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva) are scientifically analyzed not only as transit points but also as centers of production, financial operations, and cultural exchange. These processes strengthened interregional economic interdependence and created the foundation for the early development of market mechanisms.

Furthermore, the study conceptually analyzes the phenomena of trade interdependence and early globalization that emerged through the Silk Road. The author interprets these processes as historical roots of the modern global economic system and substantiates their significance in strengthening Central Asia’s position within the global economic space. In particular, it is emphasized that the transregional movement of goods, technologies, capital, and cultural values contributed to the convergence of economic systems.

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on the development of innovative initiatives among today’s youth. The study is based on a systematic approach that considers artificial intelligence not as a standalone tool but as a multifaceted phenomenon embedded in a socio-cultural and psychological-pedagogical context. The author highlights and systematizes key positive factors, such as the democratization of access to innovation tools, the acceleration of project cycles, and the expansion of cognitive abilities. At the same time, the negative aspects are analyzed in detail: the risk of cognitive dependence, the decline in independent thinking, ethical dilemmas, and the threat of dehumanization of creativity. Based on the identified contradictions, the article proposes conceptual guidelines for pedagogical practice and youth policy aimed at maximizing the positive potential of artificial intelligence and minimizing its possible negative consequences.

This scientific article analyzes the formation and development stages of renewable energy use, particularly solar energy, in Uzbekistan based on a historical and analytical approach. The study examines early scientific research in the field of alternative energy, legal frameworks, international cooperation projects, and the implementation of modern technologies.

This article analyzes the classical philosophical interpretations of the concept of war and its ontological, epistemological and axiological aspects. Based on the views of thinkers from antiquity to modern philosophers, the essence, causes and role of war in the development of society are highlighted. The study is based on the fact that the phenomenon of war is not only a military-political phenomenon, but also a complex socio-philosophical process related to the contradictions of human nature, power, justice and values. As a result, generalized conclusions are given on the evolution of philosophical approaches to war and its modern interpretation.

The article highlights the problems associated with the focus on cotton growing in our country by studying the issue of its becoming a priority sector and its consequences. The history and significance of cotton cultivation and its processing in our country, as well as its influence on other sectors, have been studied. The article, based on archival documents in the funds of the National State Archive of Uzbekistan, scientific research by foreign and domestic researchers, monographs, and brochures, is dedicated to the establishment of cotton monoculture in our country and its consequences, and includes conclusions on the topic.

This article examines the behavior of voters as subjects of political processes through the lens of rational choice theory. The objective of the study is to identify the significance of personal interests, costs, and expected benefits in the decision-making process of voters. The research analyzes the "utility function" of the voter and provides a theoretical basis for the reasons why, in certain cases, citizens abstain from participating in elections (abstentionism).

This article analyzes, from philosophical and pedagogical perspectives, the influence of dialogue on students' cognitive activity in the educational system. Dialogue is interpreted not merely as a teaching method, but as a universal mechanism that constitutes the essence of the cognitive process. The article also substantiates the positive impact of dialogic education on students' critical thinking, independent problem-solving abilities, meta-cognitive skills, and social activity.

The article provides a comprehensive scientific analysis of the theoretical and methodological foundations for ensuring social security in the context of New Uzbekistan. It examines the idea of New Uzbekistan, recent policies of openness and transparency, the principle of the state serving the people, state programs based on the development of civil society, social cohesion, the new Uzbek spirit grounded in national values, the Uzbekistan Strategy 2030 program, as well as the theory of social security aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and its new methodological foundations.

A comparative assessment of social security concepts in global sociological schools is presented, and the adaptation of the “human security” paradigm to Uzbek society is explored. The structural components of social security — demographic, economic, spiritual-ideological, information, and cybersecurity — are systematically analyzed within the “state–society–individual” framework. The role of institutional factors in shaping a social state model based on meritocratic and liberal principles is substantiated. Based on the research findings, mechanisms for ensuring social security and practical recommendations adapted to the conditions of Uzbekistan have been developed.

This article examines the official visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the United States, held on March 18–21, 2026, and its significance for the further evolution of the Japan–US alliance. The aim of the study is to determine to what extent this visit reflected Japan’s shift from a predominantly reactive diplomacy toward a more proactive yet institutionally constrained model of regional leadership. The analysis is based on the institutional approach, alliance theory, the concept of strategic autonomy, the logic of the “alliance dilemma,” and issues of economic security. The study highlights three interrelated areas: the security of maritime communications amid the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, the positions of both sides regarding the Taiwan Strait, and the expansion of military-technical, technological, and economic cooperation. The conclusion is that the visit not only confirmed the stability of the alliance with the United States but also signaled Tokyo’s intention to expand its agency within the alliance system without directly engaging in high-risk military scenarios.

This article analyzes pressing issues of protecting national family culture in the context of the global information space based on a comprehensive approach. As a result of the rapid development of digital technologies, the Internet, and social networks, family values, intergenerational relationships, and socio-psychological influences on the upbringing process are revealed. The author balances the positive and negative aspects of the global information flow, analyzing, on a scientific and theoretical basis, the factors influencing the consciousness of young people.