South-East Europe
The Black Sea Power Struggle: Geopolitical Tensions in the 21st Century
22.3.04_zoran_preview.pdf — Downloaded 44 timesMurky Tides: Improving NATO's Defensive Posture in the Black Sea Basin
22.3.02_clinceanu_preview.pdf — Downloaded 53 timesThe Growing Western Interest in the Black Sea
22.3.01_fota_preview.pdf — Downloaded 133 timesLifelong Education of Civil-Military Teachers in Higher Education in Croatia
23.1.01_kozina_preview.pdf — Downloaded 205 timesSerbia’s Orientation Challenge and Ways to Overcome It
Introduction
This article aims to address the historical challenge and dilemma that Serbia has been facing for some time and will face for the years to come. It has to complete its democratic transition as one of the complex challenges. Domestic democratization must go hand in hand with the continuation of modernization as well as continuing alignment with the West and integration in institutions that would further contribute to the consolidation of Serbia’s transformation.
18.1.07_serbia_orientation.pdf — Downloaded 1881 timesThe Western Balkan Countries in the Face of the Covid-19 Pandemic: Policy Recommendations
Executive Summary of Recommendations [1]:
- Western Balkan (WB) governments and EU: Health systems should be supported with funds from the EU’s announced € 3.3 billion support package and other Western sources.
- WB gov.: Public funds dedicated to the crisis to be used transparently and any opportunities for corruption to be curtailed.
- WB gov., EU and
19.2.10_covid-western_balkans.pdf — Downloaded 1358 timesImplications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Introduction
There is widespread agreement among scientists that one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, the plague or black death, originated in China and spread along the old silk road to Europe.[1] It demonstrated a pattern that is as old as human history: when people and goods travel, so do bacteria and viruses.
19.2.09_mouritz_covid-china_belt_road_initiative.pdf — Downloaded 3811 timesBalancing Defense and Civil Support Tasks: The Impact of Covid-19 on the Bulgarian Military’s Roles
Introduction
The Bulgarian armed forces, just like the armed forces in many other countries, have three main roles: defense of the sovereignty and the national territory, contribution to international peace and security, and contribution to internal security, particularly in times of crises. In peacetime, the third of these roles is most visible to society. The military contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic makes no exception.
19.2.05_tagarev_covid-bulgaria_military_roles.pdf — Downloaded 3210 timesCoronavirus Pandemic and Reactions in the EU Accession Classes of 2004-2007
Introduction
Since the Coronavirus pandemic has hijacked the security agenda and gained priority in international politics, for the time being, speculation has been rife about how long this world change will last. Views vary: Some start out from the view that the pandemic is no more than a hiccup and, after a limited period of a few months or a maximum of two years, the world will return to “normality,” particularly if a vaccination becomes available worldwide.
19.2.03_dunay_covid-east_central_europe.pdf — Downloaded 2549 timesThe Culture of Military School: The Example of the Dr. Franjo Tudjman Croatian Defense Academy
Introduction
If we observe soldiers, we notice that they behave according to rules. They know how to use their personal weapons, how to protect themselves, disguise themselves, receive orders from their superiors, perform the tasks assigned to them, and report on their performance. Most of these requirements stem from a general understanding of the organizational culture and the mission, including the social standards and relationships related to serving in the military and obeying orders.
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