Generolo Jono Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija

This paper examines Stability policing as a key tool for strengthening national defense in contemporary hybrid threat environments. Using a qualitative approach that combines a literature review, comparative analysis, and a case study of Ukraine, it analyzes its role across the conflict spectrum. The findings show that Stability policing bridges the gap between military operations and law enforcement, enhances resilience, and enables accountability through battlefield evidence collection. The study highlights its strategic importance for countering hybrid threats and preventing security vacuums. It contributes by conceptualizing Stability Policing as a proactive and integral component of national defense systems.

In contemporary discussions on law, the concept of the rule of law has gained significant attention and has become a widely used term. The concept has been particularly prominent in the Polish public discourse due to the ongoing dispute over judicial reform between Brussels and Warsaw, as well as the primacy of EU law over national law. The rule of law is often discussed in relation to the judiciary’s independence and its role in upholding principles of European, international, and Polish constitutional law. However, the multitude of definitions and the ideological abuse of the concept have raised concerns about its overuse and lack of value. This article explores the essential contestability of the concept of the rule of law and its association with political assumptions. It also examines the instrumentalization of the rule of law and the potential implications of promoting a universalistic interpretation. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for a critical examination of the concept and its application in legal discourse.