Czech Defence Policy
Czech Defence Policy
Critical Assessment and Recommendations
Author(s): Josef Procházka, Lukáš DyčkaSubject(s): Economic policy, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Defence Policy; Key Change Drivers; Armed Forces; Defence System; Security Strategy; Defence Strategy; Strategic Environment; Security Environme
Summary/Abstract: The research described in this paper was conducted in the framework of institutional research project Strategic Alternatives (STRATAL) within the Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies of University of Defence in Brno, the Czech Republic. The main objective of this contribution is to assess the evolution of the Czech defence policy (CDP) since the last summer 2016. The authors analysed the key change drivers (KCDs) and measures taken in political, military, administrative, economical and societal domain in order to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the defence policy. Finally, the authors offer several recommendations to enhance the responsiveness and preparedness of the Czech defence system and the Armed Forces both in short- and longterm time span.
Journal: Vojenské rozhledy
- Issue Year: 26/2017
- Issue No: MC
- Page Range: 41-60
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English