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Hynek Kmoníček: The farther Russia is from us geographically, the greater our security

Hynek Kmoníček: The farther Russia is from us geographically, the greater our security

At the recent 13th annual security conference Our Security Cannot Be Taken for Granted, the new government advisor for national security, Hynek Kmoníček, also spoke. In his speech…

 10. 03. 2026
Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna: A strong, modern army is a pillar of state sovereignty

Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna: A strong, modern army is a pillar of state sovereignty

At the recent security conference Our Security Cannot Be Taken for Granted, which regularly brings together representatives of the Czech political scene, the army, the security community…

 08. 03. 2026
Digital sovereignty index: the global distribution of digital power

Digital sovereignty index: the global distribution of digital power

Over the past decade, digital sovereignty has evolved from a political slogan into a hard security parameter. Today, states compete not only for territory, resources, or military…

 07. 03. 2026
President Pavel: Preparedness is built before a crisis, not under its pressure

President Pavel: Preparedness is built before a crisis, not under its pressure

The 13th annual conference Our Security Cannot Be Taken for Granted, which took place today in the Ball Game Hall of Prague Castle, opened a debate on current security…

 06. 03. 2026
Modernization in progress – remaining projects of the Czech Army in times of uncertain funding

Modernization in progress – remaining projects of the Czech Army in times of uncertain funding

In 2014, due to the Russian invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine, the budget of the Czech Ministry of Defense began to increase gradually in small steps. Another…

 05. 03. 2026
The 241st Territorial Defense Battalion trained in the Znojmo underground

The 241st Territorial Defense Battalion trained in the Znojmo underground

At the turn of February and March, the first military exercise of this year was held in the Libavá Military Training Area by the newly formed 241st Territorial Defense Battalion…

 04. 03. 2026
Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Public confidence in national defence, the Czech Army's real readiness for high-intensity conflict, and the ability to translate a record budget into concrete combat capabilities…

 02. 03. 2026
New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

On February 5, 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining instrument for controlling strategic nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia, expired. This…

 01. 03. 2026
The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

A January survey by the STEM analytical institute shows that the Czech public's attitudes toward Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees have improved year-on-year. Interest in the conflict remains…

 28. 02. 2026
Why does Czech security policy require a configuration correction?

Why does Czech security policy require a configuration correction?

The Czech Republic now has an updated Security Strategy (2023), Defence Strategy (2023), and Concept for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces. These documents correctly identify the…

 26. 02. 2026
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