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Digital sovereignty index: the global distribution of digital power

Digital sovereignty index: the global distribution of digital power

Over the past decade, digital sovereignty has evolved from a political slogan into a hard security parameter. Today, states compete not only for territory, resources, or military…

 07. 03. 2026
President Pavel: Preparedness is built before a crisis, not under its pressure

President Pavel: Preparedness is built before a crisis, not under its pressure

The 13th annual conference Our Security Cannot Be Taken for Granted, which took place today in the Ball Game Hall of Prague Castle, opened a debate on current security…

 06. 03. 2026
Modernization in progress – remaining projects of the Czech Army in times of uncertain funding

Modernization in progress – remaining projects of the Czech Army in times of uncertain funding

In 2014, due to the Russian invasion of Crimea and eastern Ukraine, the budget of the Czech Ministry of Defense began to increase gradually in small steps. Another…

 05. 03. 2026
The 241st Territorial Defense Battalion trained in the Znojmo underground

The 241st Territorial Defense Battalion trained in the Znojmo underground

At the turn of February and March, the first military exercise of this year was held in the Libavá Military Training Area by the newly formed 241st Territorial Defense Battalion…

 04. 03. 2026
Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna: The army will not be replenished solely through recruitment

Public confidence in national defence, the Czech Army's real readiness for high-intensity conflict, and the ability to translate a record budget into concrete combat capabilities…

 02. 03. 2026
New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

New START is ending. What will happen to nuclear stability?

On February 5, 2026, the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last remaining instrument for controlling strategic nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia, expired. This…

 01. 03. 2026
The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

The Czech public and Ukraine: stabilizing solidarity in the context of NATO

A January survey by the STEM analytical institute shows that the Czech public's attitudes toward Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees have improved year-on-year. Interest in the conflict remains…

 28. 02. 2026
Why does Czech security policy require a configuration correction?

Why does Czech security policy require a configuration correction?

The Czech Republic now has an updated Security Strategy (2023), Defence Strategy (2023), and Concept for the Development of the Czech Armed Forces. These documents correctly identify the…

 26. 02. 2026
Command Assembly 2026: Army warns of threats and calls for stable support for defense

Command Assembly 2026: Army warns of threats and calls for stable support for defense

Yesterday, the leadership of the Czech Armed Forces, headed by General Karel Řehka, gathered at the regular command meeting of the Chief of the General Staff of the…

 25. 02. 2026
Three events, one goal: The Czech defense industry and EDF 2026

Three events, one goal: The Czech defense industry and EDF 2026

On February 17, a series of three related events focused on the European Defense Fund (EDF) 2026 took place in Prague. The Association of the Defense and Security Industry…

 24. 02. 2026
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