| ID | 072794 |
| Title Proper | Czech Republic |
| Other Title Information | Prague's pragmatism |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Khol, Radek |
| Publication | 2005. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Missile defence is an issue in Czech politics that touches upon the roots of Czech security policy, and combines its vital NATO and US bilateral dimensions. Several factors clearly come into play in explaining the main sources of the debate and the actual course of Czech missile defence policy. Pragve's foreign and security policy is determined by Atlanticist motives, intra-Alliance solidarity and a pragmatic approach towards a project seen as a top priority for the Bush administration. However, the Czech government must be cautious in its missile defence policy as Parliament has considerable influence over the security and defence policy domain. Its core power rests with the constitutional requirement for approval of any stationing of foreign troops on Czech territory, including missile defence installations. As the Czech political scene is divided on this issue we can expect a heated debate on missile defence in the future. |
| `In' analytical Note | Contemporary Security Policy Vol. 26, No. 3; Dec 2005: p470-485 |
| Journal Source | Contemporary Security Policy Vol: 26 No 3 |
| Key Words | Czech Republic ; Missile Defence Policy ; Security Policy ; Internal Politics ; Strategic Culture |