Excerpt From Reviews “...The scientific research study entitled“National Security Cultures – A View from The Balkans” authored by Svetlana Stanarević, Marina Mitrevska, Julija Brsakoska Bazerkoska and Aleksandar Spasov, offers an analysis of the phenomenon of the concept of nation­al security cultures as a contemporary trend in security sciences. It examines the forms through which the culture of national security is constructed and manifested, while also investigating the factors that influence its perception and application with particular refer­ence to the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of North Macedonia.... ...The study examines the foundations of the culture of national security, its constituent elements and the ways in which it develops in response to new threats. At the outset, the authors note that they were inspired by the publication National Security Cultures – Pat­terns of Global Governance, edited by Emil J. Kirchner& James Sperling. The central prob ­lem or question posed by the authors is whether the current culture of national security is adequate to address contemporary challenges such as terrorism, cybersecurity, and health crises. The monograph further explores the evolution from the traditional view of national security, focused on military defence to new dimensions, such as environmental and eco­nomic security....” Prof. Nano Ružin “...This monograph is among the first, well-constructed presentations of national security culture characteristics of two Western Balkan states – the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of North Macedonia, which deserve dedicated and thorough research because of their phenomenological features. Therefore, the authors of the monograph had a com­plex task to analyze the structure and characteristics of the national security cultures of these two states, which were phenomenologically shaped through numerous historical and political processes, that have undoubtedly left mark on their national security cultures habitus.... ...The incompleteness and imperfection of national security culture is a problem faced by all Western Balkans countries, and that is the reason for reduced resistance to various external influences, as well as for delays and lags in reforms and development. The mono­graph“National Security Cultures – A View from the Balkans” distinguishes itself through its analytical framework, particularly with two case studies of Western Balkan states. It highlights how dealing with crises, post-conflict reconstruction and stabilization in Serbia and the Republic of North Macedonia, have played an important role in shaping their na­tional security cultures.... ...Not only does the monograph address important issues of security culture, but it also highlights certain important elements and dimensions, which must be taken into account when seriously studying security topics. Namely, the monograph emphasizes that a sys­tematic approach is essential for achieving national security goals and interests, while underscoring the indispensable significance of the security culture....” Prof. Olivera Injac 10 NATIONAL SECURITY CULTURES- A VIEW FROM THE BALKANS