THE PROBLEM OF ISLAM SECURITIZATION IN THE FORMATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Abstract

The article analyzes the theoretical developments on the issue of securitization of Islam as a basis for the formation of national security. The analysis gives grounds to note that modern scholars study the problems of securitization of Islam as a problem of radical groups and counteraction to such manifestations in society.  There is a problem of correct understanding of the place and role of Islam at both the global and national levels, which is impossible without abandoning the negative interpretations and assessments received in the last few decades both in the West and in Ukrainian society today. Central to this is the view that the global Islamic revolution and the "Islamic threat" of the rest of the "civilized world" are imminent. If for Muslims tolerance, spirituality, morality, humanism of Islam is a clear truth that does not require proof, then for opponents it is characterized by such epithets as "limitation", "bigotry", "radicalism", "extremism", "terrorism", etc.  The author substantiates that the problems of forming a global security environment, identifying threats and formation the doctrine of national security of the world is a requirement of today and involves the study of problems of threats to national security in terms of religious associations and groups.  The article substantiates that the securitization of Islam should be considered as an innovative way of forming national security, because a systemic state policy aimed at supporting religious minorities, forming and supporting culture and traditions can reduce radical manifestations and improve security systems in both Ukrainian and global society. Today, there is a real need to rethink the role of the securitization of Islam as a basis for forming and ensuring national security.