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NATO a energetická bezpečnost
NATO and Energy Security

Author(s): Rene Nastoupil
Subject(s): Economic policy, Security and defense
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: NATO; Energy Security; Energy Dependence; Energy Sources; Oil, Natural Gas; Critical Energy Infrastructure; Terrorism; Cyber Security; Energy Efficiency

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the reasons why NATO is interested in energy security and main tasks which Alliance fulfils in this area. A special attention is paid to the energy dependence of the European member states of the Alliance, the increase of awareness about energy security, critical energy infrastructure protection and energy efficiency in the armed forces. The author elaborates the implementation of the energy security issues into the Alliance main activities, education and training in the field of energy security and cooperation with partner countries, other international organizations and private sector.

  • Issue Year: 23/2014
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 31-43
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Czech