THE NATION-STATE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL THREATS (THE CASE OF TERRORISM

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of transnational terrorism and the role of the state in ensuring security. Using the examples of Israel, Kazakhstan, and South Korea, it demonstrates that the nation-state remains the key actor in countering terrorism, as it holds the authority to criminalize threats, regulate digital and financial flows, and coordinate security and analytical institutions. In the context of digitalization, terrorism takes on a networked form, utilizing cryptofinancing, online communication, and clandestine logistical channels, which requires states to implement new mechanisms of control, including digital monitoring, data analysis, information security platforms, and financial oversight. The article shows that Israel develops a technologically intelligence-driven model, Kazakhstan strengthens institutional coordination and analytical monitoring, while South Korea forms a model of functional sovereignty based on data and digital flow management. The author concludes that transnational terrorism does not weaken the nation-state but rather makes it more analytical, technologically equipped, and strategically oriented.