Security and Defence Quarterly

7-28

Authors: Robert Kupiecki

A few outstanding studies set the tone for many more publications on the subject. They suggest a theoretical approach to the issue, intending to inform policies of democratic governments about how to transform victory into long-term political benefits. It is so because,the goals for which wars are fought can only be understood if they are perceived in a broader context, extending beyond the very act of violence

46-60

Authors: Gábor Boldizsar

Between the two World Wars paratroopers or airborne units were set up in preparation for the coming conflicts as the means of the vertical envelopement. During World War II several airborne operations were conducted. The strength of paratroopers deployed ranged from the individual troopers to tens of thousands. During the Cold War era militaries in different conflicts also used parachutes as a delivery system, airborne and special forces units for combat behind enemy lines many times. The development of helicopter technology modernized airborne operations and gave a possibility to combine it with air assult capabilities. Today’s operations require rapid deployment of forces to stop the escalation of any conflict and handle the situation, finally to restore peace, normalize the situation and life conditions. To fulfil such requirements paratrooper units are one of the most appropriate ones. Thank to their high readiness, medical and mental conditions, moral and fighting spirit, airborne or air-transportable weaponry and equipment they can operate successfully in an extreme, unknown environment till the arrival of the main stabilisation forces.

81-96

Authors: Marzena Araźna

The scale of incidents related to Arab Awaking and the consequences of movement in MENA region surprised the European Union and international community. However, the report of the Arab Human Development Report predicted in 2009  that the Arab world will face security challenges associated with growing population, which can lead to internal tensions between different communities. The Arab Spring has contributed to the creation of new political, economic and social realities which forced EU to take necessary action to adapt to this situation. Significant efforts were taken according to financial support which was delivered in increased budgets of European Neighborhood Policy projects, The European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Due to the fact of immigration from region increases anxiety on the South of EU. In order to prevent illegal border crossing EU established Joint Operation Hermes 2011  to resolve problem. However the Tunisami consequences are still considered as a threat to European Union security.

113-114

Authors: Piotr Gawliczek

The main goal of the workshop was to share experiences in the context of the best practices issues. On the first day (Tuesday 15 April), the first activity of the programme was the office call with the Rector of the GNDA. During the first session of the workshop, the NATO Team was delivered presentations on the chosen aspects of the higher military education system of Georgia and also the GNDA (i.e. the vision, mission, tasks, and management issues). The team was also briefed on the key programmes related to the education and training of the Georgian Armed Forces. After that, there was a trip to visit the educational and training facilities/installations of the GNDA.