E-GOVERNANCE AS A TOOL FOR BUILDING A PUBLIC SERVICE STATE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY

Abstract

The significance of this research is decided by the substantial transformation processes currently happening in the public administration and security system in Ukraine. In these conditions, e-government is not simply a tool for streamlining governance processes, but also a central means of augmenting the degree of safety of the nation – in cyber defense, crisis management, protection of the information space, and ensuring citizens' rights. During military conflict and post-war rebuilding, when security concerns are critical, finding balanced solutions between transparency of e-governance and protection of state interests is exceedingly urgent. Thus, a comprehensive scientific examination of the connection between e-government, the public-service model of the state, and the evolution of national security policy is crucial and opportune for the development of a contemporary, sustainable, and democratic Ukraine. The essay evaluates the function of e-government as a vital instrument for constructing a public-service state within the scope of changing national security policy. The aim of this paper is to explore the potential of e-government as a tool for establishing a public-service state and to determine its role in the transformation of the state national security policy, considering digital modernization and existing security challenges. To perform the study, several general scientific methodologies were utilized, like analysis and synthesis, systematic approach, comparative legal, formal legal method, and empirical method. The concept, essence, and principles of e-government are explored. The concept of a public- service state and the correlation of e-government with the public-service model of public administration are clarified. Emphasis is placed on digitalization as a element in modernizing the national security system. The relationship between e-governance and national security concerning external and internal challenges is explored. The current state of e-government implementation in Ukraine is examined. The central factors that form a strong system of interaction between the government and citizens, lessen social tension, fight corruption, and encourage the stability of the political system (transparency, openness, and trust) are pinpointed. Specific focus is given to protecting crucial information infrastructure inside digital governance. Methods for strengthening cybersecurity and information countermeasures inside a digital nation are presented. Suggestions for improving electronic services in the security domain are provided. The model of a public service state, within the new security architecture, is detailed. The author proposes pathways for integrating e-government into Ukraine's State security policy. The concluding notes emphasize that e-governance is developing into an important instrument for furthering transparency, accountability and effectiveness of governance, fundamental characteristics of the public service model of the state. Examining this subject lets us build a comprehensive perspective of e-governance's role in the national security system, pinpoint potential dangers, evaluate the advantages of digitalization, and formulate suggestions for enhancing public policy considering present realities and societal requirements.