Throughout 2022, members of the department have conducted research on various aspects of international relations in Central and Eastern Europe, including historical, political, security, and communication perspectives. Specifically, their research has focused on Ukraine's position and role in these areas, particularly in defining the security dimension of international relations in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The team has also examined the state of national security in Central and Eastern European countries, analysed the modern geopolitical challenges posed by Russia, and identified features of cross-border cooperation in Zakarpattia with neighbouring countries. Moreover, they have investigated the historical transformations of national interests in Eastern and Central European countries.      

The research conducted by the authors focused on analyzing the current state of the security environment in Ukraine, with a particular emphasis on the regional dimension. They identified the main issues of international and regional European security in the context of Ukraine's foreign policy priorities and updated their understanding of security issues by examining new sources. In addition to this, the research traced the main stages of Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as the activities of international organizations on collective security. The research team also provided organizational, methodological, and practical support for thematic events related to international security, European and Euro-Atlantic integration. Based on their findings, the research team concluded that for Ukraine to achieve further integration into Europe and the Euro-Atlantic community, and for international organizations to ensure collective security effectively, a comprehensive multidimensional analysis of current global trends and Ukraine's position within them is essential. The team conducted extensive studies on the topics of European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine and international security relations to gain a deeper understanding of these issues.They provided a comprehensive interdisciplinary analysis of Ukraine's European and Euro-Atlantic integration, as well as its relations with leading international organizations on collective security. 

Drawing on reliable legal, periodic, statistical, and other sources, and taking into account national and global historical and political science, the study examines the political, economic, and ideological principles underlying Ukraine's integration efforts. The findings of this research have helped to develop and refine recommendations on foreign policy trends in Zakarpattia Oblast, Ukraine. In addition, this research has raised public awareness, particularly among young people, of important issues related to international security and Ukraine's integration into Europe and the Euro-Atlantic community. The study has disseminated information on the current state and future prospects of international and European security. The research team has provided valuable methodological assistance to teachers and students at UzhNU and other universities in Zakarpattia. To keep the regional community informed about their activities, the team has conducted briefings and press conferences for representatives of the mass media.

As part of the UzhNU EU Information Centre and the UzhNU Centre for International Security and Euro-Atlantic Integration, this study has proposed programmes on international security and Euro-Atlantic integration to the regional state TV and radio company. Additionally, the research team has organised a series of lectures for employees of state authorities, local self-government, heads of state-owned enterprises, institutions, and organisations, with the aim of retraining and improving their qualifications on the topic of European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine.

List of monographs, textbooks, manuals, dictionaries, reference books, scientific articles, and other publications; submitted and received patents; as well as topics of defended and submitted dissertations presented to the Specialized Academic Council (based on research materials for 2022): 

• Participated in 32 International Conferences.

• Reports published in International Proceedings: 22.

• Reports held on Domestic Conferences: 2.

• Monographs: 2.

• Educational Manuals: 1.

• Other scientific publications (dictionaries, translations of scientific works, scientific commentary, bibliography index, etc.): 2.

• Articles published in Ukraine: 34.

• Articles published in journals with impact factor: 2.

• Published abroad: 6.

• Articles published abroad: 6.

• Articles published in the Іnternational Scientometric Database (Scopus): 1.

• Articles published in the International Scientometric Database (Web of Science): 5.

• Articles published in the International Scientometric Database for Social  Sciences and Humanities  - Index Copernicus: 5.