Sisejulgeolek

Sisejulgeolek is the set of policies, institutions, and actions a state uses to safeguard its internal stability, protect citizens and institutions, and ensure the resilience of essential functions within its borders. It covers a broad range of activities aimed at preventing and responding to threats that arise domestically, including maintaining public order, safeguarding democratic processes, and defending critical infrastructure.

Key components typically associated with sisejulgeolek include law enforcement and public order, counter-terrorism and radicalization prevention, border control and migration management, cyber security, protection of critical infrastructure (such as energy, water, and communications networks), and disaster and crisis management. It also encompasses civil defense, emergency preparedness, and the coordination of intelligence and security services with other government agencies and local authorities.

Governance for sisejulgeolek is usually organized under an interior or home affairs framework, with responsibilities distributed among police, security or intelligence agencies, border and migration authorities, and specialized units. Policy development and oversight commonly involve the executive branch, a dedicated ministry or department, parliament or a security oversight body, and judicial safeguards to protect civil liberties and rights. Legal frameworks typically regulate national security, anti-terrorism measures, information sharing, privacy protections, and proportionality of state powers.

In practice, sisejulgeolek intersects with international cooperation, especially within regional and global security networks. States cooperate on cross-border crime, cyber threats, information exchange, and joint exercises, while balancing security needs with human rights and legal norms.