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Operationalizing the concept of strategic culture in Slovakia is a challenging task, particularly in view of its turbulent past, which on many occasions challenged the very essence of strategic thought: intended to ensure the survival, autonomy and independence of a nation. Slovak strategic culture is largely determined by several historical factors: a recent and still brief experience with independent statehood; historical dominance by other powers; four decades of Soviet communist dictatorship; as well as a recently achieved membership in NATO and the European Union, which provides a fundamentally new framework for pursuing national interests.
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Nicolini, M., Žídek, R., Pšida, J. (2013). Slovakia. In: Biehl, H., Giegerich, B., Jonas, A. (eds) Strategic Cultures in Europe. Schriftenreihe des Zentrums für Militärgeschichte und Sozialwissenschaften der Bundeswehr, vol 13. Springer VS, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-01168-0_24
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