The Terminology of Peace Support Operations and Their Definition in Doctrinal Documents of the Czech Armed Forces Cover Image

Pojmový aparát mírových operací a jejich vymezení v doktrinálních dokumentech Armády České republiky
The Terminology of Peace Support Operations and Their Definition in Doctrinal Documents of the Czech Armed Forces

Author(s): Jaromír Zůna, Janka Kosecová
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Peace Support Operations; Conflict Prevention; Peacekeeping; Peace Enforcement; Peacemaking; Peacebuilding; Humanitarian Operation; Doctrine

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this article is to clarify the terminology of Peace Support Operations. This article briefly explains the evolution and history of peacekeeping operations, as well as the basic concepts and operations division of NATO Peace Support Operations. An important part of this article is the definition of Peacekeeping Operations in the doctrinal documents of the Czech Armed Forces. Peace Support Operations are dynamic and challenging activities. The intensity and complexity of Peace Support Operations has been increasing. That is why their political and military ambitions have been increasing too. There is a reason why authors explain this issue for readers, which is the main goal of this article.

  • Issue Year: 23/2014
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 109-123
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Czech