- volume: 2020
- number: 4
- type: Přehledový / Peer-reviewed
Focusing on current Malian conflict, the aim of the article is to demonstrate usefulness of the „Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project“ database for the analysis of intra-state conflicts. At the macro-level the paper analyzes geographical spread of the conflict and its key quantitative characteristics (numbers of fatalities stemming from different types of incidents). At the micro-level it focuses on Malian region Mopti. At this level the paper analyzes geographical distribution of various incidents and the interaction of the key armed groups operating within the region.
Read more: Analysis of the Malian conflict dynamics – exploiting ACLED database
- volume: 2013
- number: 1
- type: Přehledový / Peer-reviewed
In 2007 and 2010, this Czech Military Review Vojenské rozhledy published several articles, discussing analytical thinking and analytical methodologies in the field of military intelligence. The authors among others mentioned the methodology ACH, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses. The methodology is not suitable only for intelligence, but it can be used further for solving a variety of military decision-making problems. The article in its first part describes ACH philosophy, including some academic considerations both by supporters and critics to this methodology. The second part demonstrates an example of its implementation and usage during support other problems tied with decision-making in defence planning process. The method is simple to explain, but difficult to introduce to real practice. The article explains both the theory and modifications of ACH and underlines some pitfalls connected with putting methodology into practice.
Read more: Competing Hypotheses Analysis: Practical Applications
- volume: 2013
- number: 3
- type: Ostatní / Other
Příspěvek se zabývá problematikou poskytování humanitární pomoci. Analyzuje právní a sociální prostředí poskytování humanitární pomoci Armádou České republiky. Charakterizuje formy nestátních neziskových organizací působících v České republice, se kterými Armáda České republiky při poskytování humanitární pomoci může spolupracovat. Zabývá se specifiky poskytování pomoci a záchrany, zvláště příslušníků církví a náboženských skupin působících v rámci České republiky. V článku je také přehled vybraných církví s jejich stručnými charakteristikami.
Read more: Armáda České republiky a participace na poskytování humanitární pomoci (2)
- volume: 2024
- number: 1
- status: Recenzované / Reviewed
- type: Vědecký / Research
This study aimed to explore the media’s perspective on the military and militancy, focusing on the professional behaviour of journalists and their commitment to the national cause. In-depth interviews were conducted with Pakistani journalists who reported from conflict zones. The findings suggested that Pakistan is engaged in a war against terrorism, and the media played a crucial role in glorifying the security forces in their fight against militants who challenged the state's authority. Journalists expressed that the government and military should adopt realistic measures to combat this threat. While identifying militants as terrorists, journalists noted that their professionalism is often influenced by patriotism and a national duty to serve the country. However, objectivity remained a core element of their reporting. The media, considered the fourth pillar of the state, should be granted the necessary freedom to report on conflicts. At the same time, self-censorship was deemed necessary to prevent content that might lead to radicalisation.
Read more: Military or Militancy: Navigating Media Objectivity in National Security Coverage
- volume: 2018
- number: 1
- type: Přehledový / Peer-reviewed
This article deals with one of the approaches to command - Mission Command – which can be seen as a dominant command philosophy in NATO nations and especially in the United States. This approach is considered as a very important in terms of possible responses to the challenges having impact on current and future security environment. Respective parts of this article describe the military causes and related historical consequences based on which the mentioned command philosophy had been constructed. The relevant parts describe basic principles of Auftragstaktik, developed and implemented by Prussian and later on by German military leaders which aim is to emphasize centralized intent and dispersed execution through disciplined initiative.