Models of Proliferation of Rocket Technologies Used by Hybrid Actors in the Middle East Cover Image

Modely proliferace raketové techniky hybridních aktérů středního východu
Models of Proliferation of Rocket Technologies Used by Hybrid Actors in the Middle East

Author(s): Ladislav Kulhánek
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life
Published by: Univerzita obrany - Centrum bezpečnostních a vojenskostrategických studií
Keywords: Asymmetric warfare; Hybrid actor; Israel; Models of analysis; Primary actors; Tactical ballistic missiles

Summary/Abstract: Rocket technology occupies an elite position in the doctrines of hybrid actors in the Middle East. The thesis of proliferation of tactical ballistic missiles analyses four models - political, technological, substitutional and propagandist-psychological. An effective reduction of ballistic missiles and technologies has been identified in the political model, where sanctions and embargoes limit the proliferation of missile technology. In the technical model, which plays a key role, the limiting factors are those of development and dissemination of high-energy laser weapons. The substitutional model illustrates the application of tactical ballistic missiles as carriers for improvised devices. It is of marginal importance, despite covering targets that involve secondary damage. Studying the model of propaganda and psychology confirms the psychological effect on the population associated with the losses, but it does not affect the reduction of missiles.

  • Issue Year: 28/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 73-84
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech