The Mechanism of Expert Interaction Between Civil Society, State and Military Administration

Abstract

The special military operation carried out by the Russian Federation in Ukraine raises a number of issues related to reorganizing various state structures. These include requirements for significant changes to military policy, military construction, and military administration. It also includes changes in the nature of civilian-military relations. One type of civil-military cooperation is expert interaction, based on the specialized knowledge and skills of both civilian and military professionals. Expert interaction does not imply that civil society has the right to control the military. Instead, it involves open dialogue, information exchange, and opinion sharing between parties to achieve mutual understanding and make better decisions. The article describes a proposed mechanism for expert interaction between civil society and the military organization of a state in the area of military security. The processes of interaction between state structures, civil society, and the military organization of the state are revealed. The mechanizm includes procedures for bringing together mixed teams of experts and decision-makers, the distribution of powers and responsibilities, analysis of the types of interactions between experts, and consideration of the types of decisions to be made. The proposed mechanism is a dynamic system aimed at improving national security. Its implementation could strengthen trust between civil society and government and military authorities, increase public support for special operations, and ensure the flow of new knowledge and technology into the military sphere.