Public Governance of the National Security of Ukraine

This chapter presents an extensive examination of a framework aimed at adjusting nation-building and the significance of public administration within Ukraine’s national security architecture. Given the ever-changing geopolitical landscape, ensuring the protection of the country’s national security is of paramount importance. The execution of public administration functions related to national security is influenced by internal processes concerning territorial integrity and internationally recognized borders. Key priorities for Ukraine’s national security include safeguarding state sovereignty, upholding human and civil rights, advocating for the interests of its population, promoting transparency, and adhering to democratic principles. Ukraine’s geopolitical position, coupled with its unique geographic, climatic, political, and socioeconomic characteristics, shapes the distinct elements of its national security system’s development. As a consequence, it is imperative to consider these factors along with the mechanisms that impact the public governance of national security, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict with the Russian Federation. Through a comprehensive analysis of recent challenges, prospective information and communication technology developments in the national security system, and Ukraine’s distinctive attributes, are looked at to provide recommendations for implementing best practices in managing national security concerns.