| Language: | English | Title: | Challenges of the Slovenian Armed Forces’s operations approval and command authority in national and alliance contexts | Abstract: | This paper addresses the definition and role of the actors responsible for approving the operations of the Slovenian Armed Forces and the authority for commanding the Slovenian Armed Forces during peace, emergency situations, and war, with a comparison of national approaches to NATO’s new strategic concept and doctrine. The findings indicate that while the responsibilities are legally defined to some extent, their operationalization is in certain areas unclear, vague, and incomplete, which could pose significant challenges, especially in situations requiring rapid and effective decision-making during emergencies and wars. Additionally, challenges arise in aligning national responsibilities with Alliance standards and requirements, which may further impact the operation of the Slovenian Armed Forces within NATO. Based on the research and findings, we propose the need for a strategic consideration to improve the clarity and alignment of the actors’ responsibilities, followed by the adaptation of legislation and doctrinal documents in the defence sector, with the goal of ensuring greater operational effectiveness and an appropriate response by the Slovenian Armed Forces and Slovenia to modern security threats in both national and Alliance contexts. | Keywords: | NATO Strategic Concept, Allied Joint Doctrine, actors approving operations, command actors |
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