01963nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260000900042653003400051653000800085653002200093653001600115653001700131653002500148100001900173700001800192700001700210700001800227245008400245300001000329490000700339520138700346       2024                            d  c202410aSustainable Development Goals10aSDG10aNational security10arule of law10apublic trust10ainstitution building1 aRoland Kelemen1 aÁdám Farkas1 aBoris Bučko1 aZayira Jordan00aPublic Trust in National Security Institutions as a Key to Sustainable Security  a49-620 v233 a<p>Public trust is essential for credible and consistent state security policy, defense operations, and communications. In the twenty-first century, the social context of security has expanded significantly, necessitating that society acquire credible and up-to-date security knowledge. This article examines the relationship between the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and national security actors within the rule-of-law framework, focusing on how the trust factor influences goal fulfilment. The study uses a normative analysis of sustainable development goals, emphasizing the social pillar and its connections to national security institutions. It highlights the importance of continuous, trust-based communication between the public and social partners, reflecting transparency and accountability. The integration of sustainability into national security strategies—particularly concerning climate change and energy security—is explored through the strategies of NATO member states. The article also discusses the mutual reinforcement between social stability, economic stability, and national security, emphasizing that achieving the SDGs enhances national security, and vice versa. This comprehensive approach fosters effective, long-term solutions by integrating the SDGs into the national security framework, ultimately promoting social trust and stability.</p>