Analytics Department

Defence

Policy reforms

Security

About the department

The analytical department seeks to strengthen Ukrainian national security and defense capability through research and advocacy.

We cooperate with political and military leaders, state institutions, security and defence forces, think tanks, non-state organisations and international partners in order build safer and more secure Ukraine.

Areas of work

Russian Studies

The in-depth study of Russia and its global presence with an aim to neutralize the Russian threat to Ukraine and its international partners.

Strategic Studies

Analysis of strategic and operating environment to produce long-term solutions for the security and defence sector, anticipate threats, impact national security model and the architecture of security and defence forces of Ukraine.

Public Policy in Security and Defence Sector

The research of army’s institutions and its processes to facilitate changes and strengthen defense capabilities.

Combat Studies

Lessons learned from tactical and operational levels, accumulated to strengthen combat capabilities of Ukraine and its partners.

Head of the direction

Anton Muraveinyk

Head of Analytics Department

Maria Kucherenko

Analyst

Serhii Bahlai

Analyst

Mykola Bielieskov

Analyst

Yaroslava Bratus

Analyst

Oleksiy Moskalenko

Analyst

Research

All Research

Research

Why are servicemen leaving the Armed Forces?

This research is focused on the issues due to which the Armed Forces of Ukraine lose qualified personnel. Qualitative and quantitative research methods have been used for this research. The qualitative research method included interviews with personnel in combat units and the military command & control (C2) bodies that are dealing with human resources matters.

Research

Generalization and assessment of Territorial Defense Forces application experience in 2022

This policy brief contains a succinct history of development and application of Territorial Defense Forces (TDF) during the new phase of Russian aggression after 24 February 2022.

Articles

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100 Days of the Kursk Operation: What the US Can Do to Help Ukraine

On August 6, Ukraine launched an audacious military operation into Russia’s Kursk Oblast. However, Russia is mounting a counteroffensive in the region bolstered by 10,000 North Korean troops. What can the United States do to help Ukraine sustain its momentum?

Basic Military Training: Challenges Seen by Cadets, Instructors, and Combat Brigades

Infantry soldiers serve at the front lines, but often receive the least attention during training. To qualify as a rifleman (MOS 100), they must complete the basic military training (BMT), usually referred to as “bootcamp.”

CBA Initiatives Center leadership team Meets with President to Discuss Victory Plan

On October 23, 2024, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with civil society representatives to discuss the Victory Plan. The meeting included Oleg Karpenko, Deputy Director of "Come Back Alive," and Pavlo Klimkin, the member of the Foundation's supervisory board.