Research on Preconditions for Cultural Governance—From the Perspective of Cultural Security

Abstract

This research establishes a comprehensive framework for understanding cultural governance preconditions from a cultural security perspective. The study identifies four interdependent dimensions—institutional foundation, identity construction, technological infrastructure, and human resources—that collectively enable effective governance while safeguarding cultural security. Our findings reveal a dialectical relationship between cultural governance and security, wherein governance efficacy impacts security outcomes while security considerations guide governance strategies. This has been verified through comparative analysis of governance models across multiple countries. The multi-dimensional framework offers policymakers a sequencing roadmap for governance initiatives, suggesting institutional and identity-based preconditions should precede technological implementations. The research demonstrates that governance models must be tailored to specific cultural contexts rather than adopting universal approaches. Limitations include an overemphasis on structural elements at the expense of agency factors, methodological constraints from reliance on qualitative case studies, and empirical data limitations regarding quantitative security metrics. Future research should explore digital cultural governance preconditions, bottom-up governance mechanisms complementing traditional approaches, and interdisciplinary integration synthesizing insights from cultural studies, security research, digital governance, and behavioral economics to develop more nuanced understanding of the interplay between cultural security and governance effectiveness.