Proceedings of the International scientific and practical conference ― Cambridge Science and Education Conference‖ (February 23-25, 2026) / Publisher website: www.naukainfo.com. – Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2026. - 289 p.

23 Digital Technologies and Foresight Instruments in Anticipatory Government for Enhancing National Security Horizon Scanning Systematic identification of "weak signals" and emerging trends (technological, biological, or geopolitical) to prevent strategic surprises. United Kingdom The UK Government Office for Science conducts cross- departmental scanning to mitigate long-term risks. Scenario Planning & Wargaming Developing plausible alternative futures to test the robustness of national strategies against "Black Swan" events. Finland The Finnish National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) uses scenarios for its "Comprehensive Security" model. Blockchain & DLT Ensuring data integrity of state registries and securing communication channels against unauthorized manipulation or cyber- espionage. Estonia Integration of KSI Blockchain technology by the Estonian government to protect national data infrastructure. Automated OSINT & Cognitive Security AI-powered monitoring of open-source intelligence to counter disinformation campaigns and hybrid threats. Ukraine, Taiwan Taiwan‘s Digital Ministry (moda) utilizes real-time fact-checking tools to preserve democratic discourse against foreign interference. The contemporary paradigm of preemptive governance within the framework of national security mandates a comprehensive reconceptualization of traditional administrative mechanisms through the seamless implementation of digital technologies and foresight instrumentation. This intrinsic transformation of the