Ukraine’s accession to NATO primarily involves deep systemic reforms that require joint efforts. This project creates a unified platform where representatives of the Alliance, Ukrainian authorities, the military, and civil society meet for an open dialogue. We unite leading analysts and practitioners into an effective expert network to jointly align priorities for defence transformations, find effective solutions, and strengthen our cooperation with the Alliance. This is our instrument to ensure that the voice of Ukrainian society is heard and directly influences the processes of Euro-Atlantic integration.
The project “Ukraine–NATO: Consultative Civil Society Network” is sponsored by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The views and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NATO.
Project Objectives
Strengthen strategic cooperation with NATO through regular dialogue.
Support the implementation of defence reforms and Alliance standards by engaging civil society expertise.
Establish continuous engagement on security issues among the government, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, veterans, youth, and activists.
Form a network of professionals for regular cooperation and support of security reforms.
Engage society in a dialogue on security reforms and Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic trajectory.
How the Project Works
Large-scale public discussions: bringing together 70–100 key stakeholders for a dialogue on the rapid transition to NATO standards.
Closed-door expert formats: engaging 30–40 leading professionals in working groups to develop practical solutions for defence reforms and innovations.
Direct advocacy in Brussels: organizing a visit of a delegation of experts, veterans, and youth to NATO Headquarters to convey the Ukrainian perspective.
Active information campaign: explaining the Alliance’s role and countering Russian disinformation through videos, op-eds, and dozens of publications.