Effectiveness of International Cooperation of the Lublin Triangle
Countries in Addressing Terrorist Threats

Liudmyla Kryva1, Olha Anisimovych-Shevchuk2, Mariana Toma3, Svitlana Kutsepal4 & Serhii Derevianko 5

https://doi.org/10.62271/pjc.16.3.835.850

Abstract
The problem of terrorism is gaining scale and acquiring new forms, requiring the international community to develop new approaches to combating threats. The aim of the work is to assess the Lublin Triangle countries‘ counterterrorism activities and identify the potential problems associated with such activities. The research used the doctrinal approach, content analysis, and descriptive and comparative methods. The conducted research described such a format of international cooperation as the Lublin Triangle. Improving the defence capabilities of the countries within the alliance and countering terrorist threats from the Russian Federation is of particular importance because of the RussianUkrainian war. Both prospects and problems in the activities of the association were identified. The problematic aspects are related to the aggravation of relations between Ukraine and Poland. Coordinated work of countries in the field of combating disinformation was noted. Several recommendations provided by epresentatives of non-governmental organisations of the Lublin Triangle countries in this area are summarised. Potential directions for further development of relations between the studied countries were outlined. It was noted that cooperation will only be effective when resolving contradictions and establishing mutual respect and trust.

Keywords: international cooperation, Lublin Triangle, terrorist threats, cyber terrorism, war in Ukraine, disinformation.