Nedzelskiy Y. Participation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the program "Partnership for Peace" (1994-2010 years).

The thesis analyzes the historiography and sources on the chosen topic, defines methods for solving scientific problems. The author summarizes the scientific views of domestic and foreign researchers to participate Armed Forces of Ukraine in PfP. Disclosed background introduction of the "Partnership for Peace" and its evolution, the values for the modern system of international security. Highlighted Features of Ukraine's accession to "Partnership for Peace." Highlighted Factors that formed participation Armed Forces of Ukraine in the the program and determined their impact. Results of participation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in "Partnership for Peace" viewed through the prism of involvement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to European and world security. At the present stage of transformation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine practical importance obtained the results of participation defined capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Planning and Review and the Operational Capabilities Concept. On the basis of experience grounded suggestions that may help improve the participation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to further partnership activities. Periodization is proposed participation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the "Partnership for Peace" program.