Author: Adam Caloud

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…

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…

"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…

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…