The most important political and theoretical concepts are considered, expressed in the study of the concept of "political" as a phenomenon, historical retrospective of the development of political thought, political and state power, the political system of society. Particular attention is paid to the study of the problems of militarization (demilitarization) of modern politics, modern civil-military relations, national security, the doctrinal dimension of the military policy of the modern state, military force in international relations. Application part of the textbook is based on author's educational cases. All topics of the textbook are accompanied by questions for self-control, practical tasks, tests and lists of literature for self-study. Conforms to the GEF of the latest generation. For students on higher education programs of the levels of training master, bachelor and specialist in universities of law enforcement agencies . The textbook can be used by graduate students, teachers and all readers who are interested in the military-political aspects of modern public life.