Author: Adam Caloud

Central Europe after 2022: How is the security architecture changing after Russian aggression?

Central Europe after 2022: How is the security architecture changing after Russian aggression?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a major shock to Europe's security architecture. Although Russia's earlier annexation of Crimea and its support for separatists in Donbas…

04. 06. 2025
The Balkans as another European battlefield? Is there a threat of renewed escalation of the conflict?

The Balkans as another European battlefield? Is there a threat of renewed escalation of the conflict?

The Balkans, a region renowned for its history of tense ethnic and political relations, remains an area where tensions and the potential for military conflict persist. Bosnia and…

25. 05. 2025
Types of military service across NATO member states

Types of military service across NATO member states

Military service is a fundamental element of every state's defense policy. However, the way it is organized and its legal framework vary significantly across NATO member states. This…

26. 04. 2025
How are the ex-Yugoslav members of the Alliance doing in the modernisation processes?

How are the ex-Yugoslav members of the Alliance doing in the modernisation processes?

The ex-Yugoslav countries, which took different paths after the break-up of the federation in 1991, are at different stages of military modernisation today. While Slovenia and…

21. 03. 2025
"God of War" in the service of NATO

"God of War" in the service of NATO

Sometimes called the "God of War", artillery continues to play a key role in modern military conflicts. From the Napoleonic Wars to contemporary conflicts, artillery has been…

06. 02. 2025
The war in Ukraine as an example of the problematic nature of the effective use of mobilized civilians

The war in Ukraine as an example of the problematic nature of the effective use of mobilized civilians

The war in Ukraine has underscored not only the strategic and military differences between professional soldiers and mobilized civilians but also the complex challenges of effectively…

22. 12. 2024