This paper analyzes the concept of strategic pragmatism as a potential framework for achieving Serbia's national interests. Through a geopolitical, historical, and institutional approach, it is shown that, although Serbia does not have a formally defined grand strategy in the form of a single document, it implements a functional and long-term sustainable strategy that satisfies all the key elements of that concept. Continuity in the formulation of national interests, as well as the application of strategies of containment and risk mitigation, delay, and realpolitik maneuvering, demonstrates a deeply rooted political culture of adaptation to circumstances. The paper particularly emphasizes the importance of a multi-vector foreign policy and the "four-pillar" strategy as instruments for preserving geopolitical neutrality and increasing international flexibility. Strategic pragmatism, viewed through the prism of the hedging concept, is a key mechanism by which Serbia seeks to avoid hard choices between opposing global centers of power, while protecting vital interests such as sovereignty, territorial integrity, and stability in the region. The paper shows that this approach is not only a product of historical consequences but also a rational response of a small state to contemporary challenges in international relations. The paper confirms the hypothesis that strategic pragmatism is not a temporary solution, but a long-term doctrine appropriate to the geopolitical reality of Serbia and a sustainable pattern of action in the global system of unequal power.

The issue of the work is the analysis of the application of some of the "soft power" instruments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. It is especially important to study soft power from the point of view of its impact on the realization of vital interests and the defense of statehood, through the protection of territorial sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Serbia. Although the geopolitical influence of Great Britain is not primarily directed towards Serbia and is not the focus of Serbian contemporary diplomacy, by analyzing various historical-political relations, indirect influence through the use of "soft power" instruments, i.e. the action of covert instruments of power, social and educational institutions, nongovernmental organizations, intelligence components , placement of interests through the KFOR mission on the territory of AP Kosovo and Metohija and other factors.. This paper indicates that although the Republic of Serbia is a small, strategically almost negligible country, it has a significant role in the realization of Great Britain's interests in this part of Europe. The political noise that shapes everyday life, the daily political topics that take us away from the real focus cannot deny the constant existence of Great Britain's interests on the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Interests de facto exist, but the way of their realization is realized through the use of instruments of power that are not directly and completely transparent.

As a rule, the directions of development of the national security strategy are always aligned with vital national interests and modern achievements of society, which are imbued with modern challenges, risks and threats and available instruments of power. Monitoring global trends and the use of an adequate methodological approach enables the strategy to reflect a clear definition of national interests, ways of achieving them and the state's ability to achieve those interests using instruments of national power. Artificial intelligence through various forms of manifestation will significantly influence the development of future society. The implementation methodology will depend primarily on the needs and capabilities of the state. The goal of this work is to bring artificial intelligence closer to the professional public and to somehow place it in the focus of future considerations in the field of security and defense. Technology, which every day is becoming more and more present in all spheres of life, must find its role and place in strategic and doctrinal documents related to the defense of the state. Artificial intelligence must be integrated and operationalized as one of the starting points for creating a modern national security strategy, which is also the thesis of this expert work. The thesis clearly implies that the future national security strategy cannot be conceived without the concept of using artificial intelligence. The theoretical foundation of artificial intelligence is imbued in various scientific fields that primarily deal with automation and autonomous use of systems. Practical application found its basis in the gradual but comprehensive digitization of all spheres of life and society as a whole. From the point of view of national security, it is especially important to consider the impact in the development of autonomous weapon systems, the perspective of their use and the way they will shape modern armed conflicts.

Strategic communications are one of the key instruments of national security strategy, enabling states to manage the information space, shape the perception of security threats, and support the realization of national interests. Although the concept of strategic communications is relatively new, its application dates back to the earliest forms of military and diplomatic strategy, and today it has become an essential element of international relations and security policy. The development of technology, especially artificial intelligence, has significantly improved strategic communications, enabling automated analysis, personalized information distribution, and proactive crisis management. This paper explores the place and role of strategic communications in national security through the prism of realist, liberal, and constructivist theories of international relations. The aim of the research is, on the one hand, to determine how modern technologies, primarily artificial intelligence, are changing the scope and character of strategic communication, and on the other hand, to analyze how theoretical models can serve as a basis for the design and implementation of communication strategies in the context of national security. The paper starts from the hypothesis that effective strategic communication requires an integral approach that connects technological tools, institutional practice, and scientific reflection. By applying content analysis and the hypothetical-deductive method, the paper also considers specific case studies on the conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, and Israel, in which strategic communications play a key role in shaping public perception, delegitimizing opponents, and mobilizing support. The research confirms that integrating artificial intelligence into strategic communications significantly improves the ability of states to protect their interests and act in a complex international community. The scientific contribution of the work is reflected in the theoretical articulation of strategic communications as a structural component of national security strategy, but also in the recognition of their transformative potential in the digital era. It is concluded that strategic communications have become an indispensable mechanism of national and foreign policy, whose scientific and technological foundation is the basis of modern security strategies.

The command-and-control system during the decision-making process in modern military operations, in addition to traditional methods, is increasingly based on the processing, analysis and interpretation of large amounts of information, which is partly a consequence of the use of modern technologies and changing operational environment. Among other things, the speed and dynamism of modern conflicts require quick decisions based on complex information. Managing such a large volume of information and making timely decisions can be a major challenge for commanders unless they have appropriate tools and adequate support. The use of artificial intelligence can be one of the potential solutions to the said challenge, because it can significantly optimise and speed up the decision-making process in modern military operations. The subject of this paper refers to defining the determinants, challenges and possibilities for the application of artificial intelligence in decision-making process in military operations. During the research, the method of content analysis and comparative method were applied, to eventually draw conclusions using the techniques of analysis and synthesis, and create a model of a possible place and role of artificial intelligence in the command system in military operations. The research results are presented within the framework of a functional model of one of possible ways to use artificial intelligence in the decision-making process. The model shows the possibility of artificial intelligence, together with humans, to be a significant factor in the decision-making process that will ensure supremacy in the process of making decisions. It can be concluded that the automation of the processes and the increase of autonomy in command using artificial intelligence will improve the decision-making process and certainly contribute to making future military operations more efficient and effective, as well as safer.

War has always been a complex phenomenon that is simultaneously the subject of philosophical, moral, legal and technological re-examination. With the emergence of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, war as a phenomenon is experiencing a fundamental transformation, not only in operational and tactical terms, but also in conceptual and normative terms. New technologies are changing the way wars are fought, but also the way wars are understood. Instead of war as human decisions and conflicts, contemporary studies of war imply a war in which algorithms, machines and autonomous systems make decisions with potentially deadly consequences, often without direct human oversight. This paper aims to take an interdisciplinary look at the impact of artificial intelligence on the nature of modern warfare, through the intersection of ethics, technology and the transformation of military power. Starting from a historical overview of philosophical ideas about war, to contemporary approaches, the article explores how artificial intelligence challenges traditional paradigms and questions categories such as courage, responsibility, subjectivity and ethical choice. In particular, the focus is on the transformation of just war theory, both in terms of the justification for entering into war (jus ad bellum) and in terms of the principles within war (jus in bello). The use of autonomous weapons systems opens up a number of moral dilemmas: who is responsible for the decisions made by a machine? Can an algorithm be the subject of moral assessment? What is the role of man in the context of delegated lethal power? The theoretical framework of the work combines philosophy, ethics, technological development and military theory, which is the basis of contemporary security studies. On the other hand, the triad of ethics, technology and transformation of power implies that the work considers normative and empirical aspects. While the use of the phrase “philosophy of war” points to a deeper, more fundamental reflection, not only on the application but also on the meaning of warfare in the age of artificial intelligence. The previously presented facts indicate how artificial intelligence fits into the strategic matrices of great powers and how new technologies are changing geopolitics, becoming a new source of global hegemony. Dominance in the field of artificial intelligence today has almost the same meaning as nuclear superiority once did. The aim of the paper is not only to describe technological changes, but also to critically review the need for new ethical, philosophical and legal frameworks that will enable the understanding and regulation of war in the digital age. The research concludes that it is necessary to reexamine the fundamental categories that determine war, from subjectivity and responsibility, to the concept of the enemy and the ethics of violence, in order to adequately respond to the challenges brought by the age of artificial intelligence.