Open AccessEuropean Naval Strategy: Analysis of Selected Issues in EU Member States
Author(s) -
Tereza Šafářová
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
vojenské rozhledy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2336-2995
pISSN - 1210-3292
DOI - 10.3849/2336-2995.23.2014.04.025-039
Subject(s) - czech , navy , member states , political science , national security , member state , european union , international trade , state (computer science) , national power , economy , business , law , politics , economics , computer science , philosophy , linguistics , algorithm
Europe is a maritime continent whose economic concerns and security could be backed only by the power of navy forces. The Czech Republic is not a maritime state, but it is a member country of both NATO and the EU, it participates in the formation of common security policy. Czech soldiers could take part in combined joint military operations, where one of forces is also a Navy. Dozens of Czech citizens are employed in common international institutes and staffs; they all need a broader view, including the knowledge of Integrated European Naval Strategy. Their activities promote the status of the Czech Republic at international level. This contribution contextually explores European space and its naval power. It introduces naval forces projection of European national navies, the bulk of which best respond to current security issues, along with decisions of the national governments of the EU and NATO member states. The article also dedicates extensive attention to the Russian naval strategy.