National Goals as the Foundation of Russia’s Economic Policy amid the Crisis of Globalization

Abstract

The article provides a brief overview of the state of international political relations, states the transformation of the subjectivity of global processes and draws a conclusion about the crisis phenomena of modern globalization in the context of the crisis of its subjectivity. While it synthesizes these concepts at a high level, it often lacks specificity in operationalizing them. This conceptual breadth leads to a multiplicity — and frequently, ambiguity — of objectives, which in turn complicates the formulation of clear strategic priorities, particularly under conditions of limited resources. This article examines contemporary visions of a rational global order, aligned with the defining trends of our era that shape trajectories of accelerated socio-economic advancement. Building upon this analysis, it proposes the concept of an “economy of national goals” — a paradigm in which the primary measure of public policy efficacy and economic progress is no longer conventional GDP growth, but rather the tangible achievement of strategically vital objectives that ensure the nation’s long-term sustainability, resilience, and sovereignty. This new paradigm — accelerated development anchored in national goals — entails a fundamental shift: from reactive, market-driven policymaking to proactive, systemic design of the country’s future. Within the “economy of national goals”, economic strategy is explicitly aligned with a state-defined hierarchy of long-term priorities — those deemed essential for safeguarding sovereignty, ensuring national security, achieving technological self-reliance, and enhancing citizens’ quality of life. In contrast to classical economic models, where the market functions as the central coordinating mechanism, this paradigm positions the state as the strategic architect and enabler — orchestrating resources, institutions, and incentives to deliver socially transformative outcomes. For Russia, the articulation of national development goals forms the foundation of a novel civilizational and economic model. Anchored in principles of sovereignty, technological autonomy, and mission-oriented governance, this approach empowers the country not merely to adapt to global transformations, but to actively shape its own developmental trajectory. As a response to the existential and systemic challenges of the 21st century, this paradigm offers a blueprint for sustainable, secure, and equitable national development. Its successful implementation demands not only political will and institutional capacity, but also the emergence of a new economic science — one capable of strategic foresight, systemic thinking, and proactive policy design.