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Vojenské rozhledy / Czech Military Review Nr. 1/2024: 21-39

Strategic Defence Analysis and Setting the Future Defence Strategy: A Comparison of the Czech Republic and NorwayReviewed - Research

Josef Melichar1, Fabian Baxa2, Vladimír Vyklický3, Josef Procházka4
1 University of Defence
2 Independent Defence and Security Consultant
3 University of Defence
4 University of Defence

The article brings a comparison of the approaches to the strategic defence analysis (SDA) and developing future Defence Concepts (DFDC) of the Czech Republic and Norway. The countries are in a different geopolitical situation, NOR being a country with borders that are part of the outer border of the Alliance, the Czech Republic being a country surrounded by three member countries of the Alliance and one PfP country. On the basis of the comparison of the two approaches, the authors identified differences and common points of the two. Based on the findings, the discussion provides inspiration for possible enhancements in the approach of the Czech Republic to SDA to ensure the future defence of the country. All that in context of current Security developments in Europe, that have an impact on how NATO member countries might deal with Article 3 and Article 5 of the Washington Treaty.

Keywords: Analysis; Capabilities; Defence Concept; Scenarios; Wargame

Published: March 15, 2024  Show citation

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Melichar, J., Baxa, F., Vyklický, V., & Procházka, J. (2024). Strategic Defence Analysis and Setting the Future Defence Strategy: A Comparison of the Czech Republic and Norway. Czech Military Review, 105(1), 21-39
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