Language: | English | Title: | Ambitions and capabilities evaluation of Republic Serbia participation in shaping multinational land forces the Western Balkans area | Abstract: | Events wich followed the dezintegration of Former Yugoslavia broked once fifty years strongly held ties among nations of newly formed states, creating tension, untrust and conflict in the region. As a result of conflicts emerged, region suffered economic damage, loss of human lifes leaving still unsolved problems among states. Post conflict regional initiatives and the common interest for EU integration increased full spectre mutual cooperation among states, security cooperation beeing one of them. States of the Former Yugoslavia share prerequisites for effective mutual military cooperation, considering the fact, that they once were the part of same system of defence and the existence of cultural similarities among nations. Through initiatives and programmes EU CSDP and NATO are providing frame for future military cooperation and contribution to the regional stability. Republic of Serbia ambition, capabilities, possible restrictions and abilities for military cooperation in shaping the MLF in the Western Balkans area can be analyzed through the scope of valid national documents and policies, and current armed forces capabilities to be included in MLF. | Keywords: | Western Balkans, Army of Serbia, multinational force, military cooperation |
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