in order to effectively respond to modern security challenges and to protect its interests and citizens. In addition to the mentioned strategies, Serbia is also implementing activ­ities aimed at preventing and early detection of security threats, including the development and application of modern technologies for surveillance and analytics, as well as enhancing cooperation with various governmental and non-governmental security actors. The focus is also on strengthening the capacities of civil society and public institutions to increase resilience against disinformation, destabilization, and other indirect threats that may undermine social stability. The protection system includes the development of crisis centres and re­sponse plans, as well as continuous training and exercises for civil protec­tion services, firefighters, medical services, and other relevant institutions. Furthermore, Serbia invests in improving critical infrastructure, including energy, transportation, and communication networks, to reduce vulnerabil­ity to potential challenges and attacks. Within international cooperation, Serbia actively participates in regional initiatives and programs for information exchange and joint response to threats in cyber security. These activities are crucial for building a com­prehensive and dynamic security architecture that encompasses not only military and police spheres but also civil aspects, education, and social re­silience. Instead Of A Conclusion, Or Serbia’ S National Security Culture In The Current Challenging International Environment The history of Serbia is characterized by frequent deep ruptures and turning points, which have created entirely new historical circumstances. This is the primary reason why the Serbian nation has not succeeded, neither in space nor in time, in achieving a harmonious structure of its own national identity. In Serbia, and arguably in almost the entire Western Balkans when con­sidering only the turbulent history of the last 200 years, certain cultural models have remained unchanged. Parochial culture persistently endures, reacting suspiciously whenever it perceives anything that deviates from its rigid established norms. This period has been burdened with wars, internal 106 NATIONAL SECURITY CULTURES- A VIEW FROM THE BALKANS