Strategija obrane i rat u Hrvatskoj
Defense Strategy and War in Croatia

Summary/Abstract: Defense strategy is a critical component of the politics of national security which includes the political/military chain of resources, goals and the theory of a given country on how to best “carry out” security for itself. Ideally, this includes an explanation of why that theory is expected to function. The defense strategy as a component of the politics of national security must identify possible threats for the country and must invent political, economic, military and other means for elimination of these threats. Considering possible responses, defense strategies can be grouped into three categories: offensive, defensive, and deterrent. The goal of offensive strategies is to disarm the opponent - to destroy his armed forces. The goal of defensive strategy is to not allow' the opponent to reach his desired objectives. The deterrent strategy punishes’ the attacker (aggressor) - it increases his costs, although it does not decrease one’s own. In the creation and development of an army and defense system in Croatia, a defense strategy is profiled which is bounded by the three possibilities outlined above, and limited by the following factors: the national strategy, the military strategy of the opponent, and international pressure. These factors are discussed in greater detail with the aim of determining their influence upon the Republic of Croatia’s defense strategy, and general defense strategies.

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