title: THEORIES OF DEMOCRATIC CONTROL OF ARMED FORCES AND THEIR APPLICATION DURING CONFLICT
abstract: This thorough examination investigates the development and obstacles of Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF) within the framework of Ukraine's persistent conflict with Russia from 2014 to 2024. The conflict, initially characterized by the annexation of Crimea and expanding into a full-scale war, highlights the imperative of combining military effectiveness with democratic responsibility, particularly in the context of hybrid warfare. Fundamental theories – Huntington’s civil-military intera
journal: The Journal of V N Karazin Kharkov National University Issues of Political Science