The change of Ukraine’s political course and its rapprochement with the European Union triggered aggression on the part of the Russian Federation, which the security and defence sector was not prepared for. Threats to the national interests of Ukraine aggravated rapidly in all areas becoming large-scale and complex in their nature. Efforts of the Ukrainian national security entities with regard to neutralizing these threats in 2014–2016 proved to be insufficiently effective, resulting in the loss of territory, significant economic decline and deterioration of social standards in Ukraine.
The political management of the security and defence sector as well as its reform are being implemented without any systematic analysis, without creating an integrated system of interrelated legal regulations, development programs, plans and relevant financial and logistical support. The promptness of adopting management decisions in the sphere of national security remains low, which does not ensure timely response to new threats. The lack of a sustainable mechanism for modelling and forecasting as a basis for decision-making makes any pre-emptive action impossible.
The interaction of governmental agencies with civil society organizations and the expert communities in the field of national security remains inefficient. When shaping the national security policy, the highest state authorities tend to disregard even scientific solutions developed by relevant government agencies.

1. Identify legislatively the foundations for functioning of the national security system under the contemporary conditions.

Decision-making authority: Verkhovna Rada, President, National Security and Defence Council, Cabinet of Ministers.

2. Upgrade and adopt new security doctrines of political, economic, social, military, information, environmental, humanitarian and other spheres.

Decision-making authority: President, National Security and Defence Council, Cabinet of Ministers.

1. Develop and implement a unified system of strategic forecasting and planning in the sphere of the national security of Ukraine.

Decision-making authority: President, National Security and Defence Council.

2. Improve the national policy on information, radiological, chemical, biological and nuclear safety in accordance with current challenges.

Decision-making authority: President, National Security and Defence Council, Cabinet of Ministers.

3. Ensure proper social protection and security for the members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and other military units.

Decision-making authority: Verkhovna Rada, President, National Security and Defence Council, Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Defence.

4. Ensure the implementation of civilian democratic control of the security and defence sector.

Decision-making authority: Verkhovna Rada, President, Cabinet of Ministers.