Civillian involvement in national security as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Project explores two key aspects of civilian involvement in national security: the evolution of Ukraine’s policies on civilian firearm ownership and the development of “Territorial Defence” institutions in Ukraine and similar “home guard” entities in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as the Nordic/Baltic region. The goal is to understand how these elements contribute to national security and public safety, particularly in light of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine and potential threats to other European nations. By analysing Ukrainian and foreign press, legislation, and scholarly literature, we aim to provide insights that could inform public policies to enhance national security. While the project is not directly focused on Canada, this country is a Nato member that is committed to the security of its European partners. It thus has an interest in understanding how those countries can better secure their own defence. In addition, some of the policy insights we develop from our research may be broadly applicable to Canada as well. This research is a collaborative effort between the University of Toronto and Ukrainian National University “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy,” and holds significant value for Ukrainian citizens and broader theoretical implications for conflict societies.

Faculty Supervisor:

Matthew Light;Scot Wortley

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Partner:

National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance

University:

University of Toronto

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