Research and methodological work

Diplomatic history of Ukraine: textbook. / Volodymyr Golovchenko, Viktor Matvienko. - Kyiv: Nika Center, 2018. – 420 p

The textbook examines the main periods of the diplomatic history of Ukraine from the earliest times to the beginning of the 21st century using a problem-chronological principle and a comparative approach. The international political situation of Ukrainian lands and state bodies that existed on their territory, as well as the peculiarities of their foreign policy activities are revealed against the background of European and world history, in the context of domestic concepts of elitism.

International organizations: a textbook / V. V. Kopiika, , Yu. S. Skorokhod, , V. M. Matvienko [and others]; under the editorship V. V. Kopiiki; driver author number V. M. Matvienko.

The main concepts, terms and categories that constitute the essence of the theory of international organizations are revealed, their principles and functioning mechanisms are considered. Information is provided on the history of creation, the structure and main areas of activity of international organizations of the UN system, leading international intergovernmental multi-purpose and functional regional organizations, as well as union-type regional organizations.

Matvienko V. M. Ukraine in international organizations. History and modernity: education. manual / V. M. Matvienko, A. P. Sapsai. – Kyiv: VOC "Kyiv University", 2014. – 287 p.

The conceptual and theoretical foundations of the development and functioning of international organizations are revealed. A retrospective review of Ukraine's approaches to cooperation with international multilateral institutions was carried out, as well as the range of modern concepts of Ukraine's participation in the activities of international organizations was analyzed. Modern goals, practical tasks and main directions of Ukraine's interaction with international global and regional organizations are disclosed.

Activities of international organizations on the settlement of the Lebanese conflict: training. manual / Yu. S. Skorokhod; Kyiv. national University named after Taras Shevchenko. - K.: Kyiv University, 2012. - 207 p.

The main characteristic features of the settlement of the Lebanese conflict in the Middle East region are highlighted. The main attention is focused on the activities of international organizations aimed at solving the problem. A wide range of subjects of international relations were involved in the settlement of the Lebanese conflict at various times: the UN, the League of Arab States (LAS), the United States, France, other European countries and individual Arab countries ( in particular, Syria), etc. In addition, in the process of unblocking conflict situations that constantly arose in Lebanon, a wide range of peace-making means ranging from military to political-diplomatic were tested.

International organizations in the field of security NATO, OSCE: training. manual / N. L. Yakovenko; [for sciences ed. V. M. Matvienko] ; Kyiv National University

The main problems of the modern development of Euro-Atlantic relations are highlighted, the role and contribution of NATO and the OSCE in creating reliable mechanisms for guaranteeing European and Euro-Atlantic security and Ukraine's cooperation with these key organizations are investigated. It has been proven that NATO and the OSCE play an important role in Ukraine's successful opposition to Russia's aggressive policy. It was emphasized that Ukraine's active interaction with the North Atlantic Alliance and its participation in OSCE activities positions our country as a powerful player on the international arena in the field of security.

The Russian Federation in international organizations: education. manual for university students / A. P. Sapsai; Kyiv. national University named after Taras Shevchenko, International Institute relations - Kyiv, 2014. - 182 p.

The key features of the activity of the Russian Federation in international mechanisms of multilateral cooperation at the global, regional and local levels are revealed. The main attention is paid to the analysis of the main problems of the functioning of international organizations in the modern world and the determination of the role and place of Russia in the system of international organizations. The specifics of Russian approaches to establishing multilateral cooperation with other states on the international arena are also highlighted.

USA in international organizations and structures of multilateral cooperation: study guide / A. P. Sapsai. - K., 2020.

The proposed manual is devoted to one of the key areas of modern foreign policy and diplomacy of the United States of America - its participation in the work of international organizations, as well as intergovernmental structures of multilateral cooperation. The purpose of the manual is to reveal the conceptual and doctrinal foundations and practical foreign policy approaches of the United States regarding interaction and participation in the work of global (UN, WTO) and regional (OSCE, EU, NATO, ASEAN, APEC, SCO) international organizations, as well as mechanisms of multilateral intergovernmental cooperation ( on the example of interstate "triangles") at the current stage.

Cultural diplomacy: education. manual / by general ed. I.B. Matyash, V.M. Matvienko; Taras Shevchenko Institute of International Relations KNU; Scientific Society of the History of Diplomacy and International Relations. Kyiv: SE "GDIP", 2021. - 252 p.

The Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service, in cooperation with the Scientific Society of the History of Diplomacy and International Relations and the General Directorate for the Service of Foreign Representations, with the financial support of the Hans Seidel Foundation Representation in Ukraine, took part in the preparation of the educational manual "Cultural Diplomacy", which will be useful for teachers, graduate students and university students studying International Relations, Public Communications and Regional Studies, as well as for diplomats and anyone interested in issues of public and cultural diplomacy.

Zablotska L.G., Fedorova A.L., Shinkarenko T.I. Political and legal aspects of the activity of the Council of Europe: a study guide. K.: Phoenix, 2007. 224.

The study guide covers the history, principles of functioning, and main areas of activity of the Council of Europe. The features of the organization's institutional system are revealed, its fundamental international legal instruments are characterized, and the features of the Council of Europe's cooperation with other international organizations, as well as with Ukraine, are shown. For students of higher educational institutions who study international law, international relations, political science, and all those who are interested in the activities of the Council of Europe.

Yakovenko N.L. Great Britain in the modern system of international relations: a bid for European leadership. K.: Scientific World, 2003. 227 p.

The proposed book is the first monographic study of the modern history and politics of Great Britain in domestic social science. The monograph examines the main aspects of the foreign policy activities of British governments from the second half of the 20th century and the factors of the formation of Britain's pro-European course at the current stage. The process of the state's focus on the regional sphere and its efforts to take the position of a European leader is highlighted. In the context of the global transformation of the international environment, the modern measures of the New Labor government of Tony Blair, aimed at reviving the status of Great Britain as a great power and realizing its claims to continental leadership, are considered. Some attention is paid to the problems of Ukrainian-British cooperation.

Great Britain in international organizations: study guide / N.L. Yakovenko. - K.: Kyiv University Publishing and Printing Center, 2011 - 400 p.

The peculiarities of the political system of Great Britain, as well as the unique union of states - the Commonwealth of Nations, are highlighted. The country's contribution to the creation and functioning of modern international organizations: UN, EU, NATO is shown. The main focus is on the activities of the United Kingdom in international organizations as a special aspect of the state's foreign policy, its commitment to deepening multilateralism as the main tool in ensuring peace and stability in the modern world. The peculiarities of British approaches to many fundamental issues of the development and activities of international organizations at various stages of their functioning are emphasized.

Shinkarenko T.I. Diplomatic protocol and etiquette. Education manual — K.: VOC Kyiv. university, 2009. — 295 p.

The sources, basic principles, basic concepts, terms and categories that make up the essence of diplomatic protocol, ceremonial and etiquette are disclosed. Modern trends in the development of diplomatic protocol, as well as the peculiarities of domestic protocol practice, ceremonial, functioning of the protocol service of Ukraine are highlighted. The organizational and protocol provisions of work with foreign partners are characterized.

Lobbying activity in EU countries and institutions: monograph / S.P. Sokur; Kyivsk. national Univ. named after T.G. Shevchenko - Kyiv. 2020 – 256 st.

The monograph is devoted to the consideration of a complex of issues related to the lobbying majority within the EU. It discloses the practice of lobbying for EU institutions and authorities of EU member states. Conceptual and theoretical foundations of lobbying are also highlighted, a large number of examples of lobbying are given, and a significant number of legislative acts of EU member states and EU legislation are analyzed.

British History: Advanced Reading: study guide - K. - Bohdana, 2007, - 376 st.

The proposed manual is the embodiment of the creative idea of the authors regarding the extraordinary coverage of the main stages of British history on the basis of non-adapted English-language fiction. The content of the manual contains interesting texts, each of which is a complete dramatic or tragic historical plot, reference and explanatory material, lexical and grammatical exercises, keys for self-control.

V. Matvienko. Ukrainian diplomacy 1917–1921: on the terrain of post-imperial Russia: monograph / V. Matvienko; Kyiv. national University named after T. Shevchenko. 2002, Article 397

The monograph examines the problems of relations with neighboring and geographically close states and state entities, which at one time were part of the common imperial political and legal space of Russia, which are vital for the establishment of sovereign Ukraine. On the basis of rich archival material, publications of the periodical press of the time, and memories of direct participants in the events, the relations of the Ukrainian People's Republic (both during the time of the Central Council and the Directory) and the hetmanate of P. Skoropadskyi with Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Don, Estonia, Crimea, Kuban, Latvia are analyzed , Lithuania, Moldova, the North Caucasus, Poland and Finland. Special attention is paid to the place and role of Ukraine in the formation of the system of regional international relations in Central and Eastern Europe 1917-1921 pp., in particular in the formation and attempts to implement the idea of regional unions of "peripheral states".

Diplomacy of the Holy See in the post-bipolar system of international relations during the pontificate of John Paul II: monograph. Vinnytsia - Book-Vega; 2008, Article 192

The book is the first comprehensive, special study of the diplomacy of the Holy See in the post-bipolar period of international relations during the pontificate of John Paul II in both domestic and foreign political science. The book examines the principles of functioning of the modern diplomatic service of the Holy See. The main directions of the diplomatic activity of the Holy See in the post-bipolar era of international relations are defined and highlighted, namely: the nature and features of the bilateral diplomacy of the Apostolic Capital, the activity of the Holy See (Vatican) in the system of multilateral diplomacy, as well as the peace-making activity of the papacy. The content and dynamics of the development of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Ukraine are revealed, and problematic issues in these bilateral relations are clarified.

The European Union: foundation and stages of formation: Education. manual for students higher education closing / V. V. Kopiika, T. I. Shynkarenko; International Institute relations Kyiv - "In Yure" Publishing House - 2001 - 448 st.

The proposed book is one of the first domestic educational publications devoted to the history and analysis of the current state of European integration. The structure of the textbook is built according to the main stages of the development of European integration. A sequential description of the main stages of the formation of the communitarian economic, currency-financial, political-legal and social space is presented. Due attention is paid to the issue of Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

ANALYTICAL REPORT. The state and prospects of the strategic partnership between Poland and Ukraine. A view from Poland and Ukraine

Analytical report "The state and prospects of the strategic partnership between Poland and Ukraine. A view from Poland and Ukraine" was prepared by the International Group for the Study of Poland-Ukraine Relations, consisting of employees of the Institute of Political Sciences and Administration of the UMKS, the Institute of Central Europe in Lublin, the Institute of International Relations of KNU named after Taras Shevchenko.

The analytical report analyzes various levels of bilateral relations between Poland and Ukraine in the context of the changing international environment. The document reflects the views of Polish and Ukrainian experts on the development of the strategic partnership between Poland and Ukraine and develops a number of recommendations for authorities that shape the foreign policy of states.

Polish version of the report.