FEATURES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL MECHANISM FOR ENSURING NATIONAL SECURITY OF UKRAINE: CURRENT STATE AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS

Abstract

The article examines the functioning peculiarities of the administrative and legal mechanism for ensuring Ukraine's national security under current conditions. The structural elements of the national security system, their hierarchical organization, and functional mechanisms are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the comparative analysis of different models of internal state security and the possibility of adapting best international practices to Ukrainian realities. Three main models of internal security are investigated: decentralized, centralized, and mixed, identifying their advantages and disadvantages in the context of possible application in Ukraine. Based on the analysis of international experience and specifics of Ukrainian legislation, practical recommendations for improving the national security system are proposed. The necessity of a comprehensive approach to reforming the national security system, considering modern challenges and threats, is substantiated. Priority directions for developing Ukraine's national security system are determined, including improvement of the legal framework, optimization of organizational structure, and implementation of new technologies. The research results have practical significance for the further development of Ukraine's national security system and can be used in developing relevant regulatory legal acts.