Multi-level public administration in the context of hybrid threats

Abstract

The research relevance is determined by the need for effective coordination and cooperation between different levels of government to address current challenges and threats. The research study aims to thoroughly analyse hybrid threats in the context of the public administration system, which includes elements of external and internal threats, such as information warfare, cyber threats, disinformation, terrorism, and economic pressure. The study used methods such as synthesis, comparison, structural-functional and formal-legal methods. The study examined the legislation of Ukraine and the EU in the field of public administration at the national level, and as a result of the review, a comparison of approaches to governance in the context of hybrid threats was made. The study proposed strategies to combat various threats that can be applied in Ukraine at different levels of government. These are prevention, detection, and counteraction strategies. They interact with each other to create a comprehensive hybrid threat management system. Understanding the different strategies allowed us to formulate recommendations for policymakers, government, and public authorities to increase resilience and ability to respond to hybrid threats in the context of multi-level public administration. The study examined international policy documents aimed at addressing various aspects. These documents helped to find a single comprehensive approach to enhancing preparedness and response to threats of various kinds. The practical significance of the research is that the proposed strategy options will help society and the government of the country to effectively combat various threats and maintain stability and security in the context of hybrid confrontation and full-scale war