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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 2/2010: 88-100

The Czechs in AfghanistanInformational pages

RNDr. Nikola Hynek, M.A., PgDip Res, doc. PhDr. Jan Eichler, CSc.

The Provincial Reconstruction Team of Czech Republic operates in very complicated conditions and environment that are in fact hostile. It can't be excluded that growing scepticism, today common among Afghanistan security experts, more or less could affects even Czech members of ISAF missions. This study deals with existing knowledge end experiences of Czech PRT in Afghanistan. It is divided into two parts. The fi rst one concerns with outside and inside factors infl uencing ISAF missions. It brings in details characteristics of geographical, historic ambiances in which ISAF mission are performed. The second part concentrates on tangible experiences of Czech PRT members, both in political and military spheres. Here the authors summarize conclusions and upon them they outline challenges for the future.

Keywords: afghanistan,armed forces of the czech republic,security environment,prt,mission abroad,asymetric war

Published: June 15, 2010  Show citation

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Hynek, N., A., M., Res, P., & Eichler, J. (2010). The Czechs in Afghanistan. Czech Military Review, 91(2), 88-100
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