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The role of Euro-Atlantic integration in strengthening the defense sector of Bosnia and Herzegovina
No full textOvaj završni rad analizira ulogu euroatlantskih integracija u jačanju obrambenog
sektora Bosne i Hercegovine, s posebnim naglaskom na proces pristupanja članstvu u NATO
u. Prikazuje se kako su mehanizmi suradnje, poput Partnerstva za mir, IPAP-a, MAP-a i drugih,
doprinijeli profesionalizaciji i modernizaciji Oružanih snaga BiH, kao i institucionalnim
reformama koje su povećale transparentnost i civilni nadzor nad vojskom. Istražuju se koristi
članstva za regionalnu sigurnost, međunarodnu suradnju te unutarnju stabilnost. Unatoč
napretku na vojnom planu, rad ističe političke prepreke, unutarnju fragmentaciju, sporove oko
vojne imovine te negativan utjecaj vanjskih aktera, kao glavne faktore koji usporavaju napredak
BiH ka punopravnom članstvu. Zaključno, euroatlantske integracije nisu samo sigurnosni i
politički proces, već i test političke volje domaćih aktera za istinskom reformom i prihvaćanjem
zajedničkih vrijednosti zapadnih demokracija.This thesis analyses the role of Euro-Atlantic integration in strengthening Bosnia and
Herzegovina's defence sector, with special emphasis on the accession process to NATO
membership. It highlights how NATO’s cooperation mechanisms, such as the Partnership for
Peace, Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), Membership Action Plan (MAP), and others,
have contributed to the professionalisation and modernisation of the Armed Forces of Bosnia
and Herzegovina, as well as to institutional reforms that have enhanced transparency and
civilian oversight of the military. The benefits of membership are explored in terms of regional
security, international cooperation, and internal stability. Despite progress in the military
domain, the paper emphasises political obstacles, internal fragmentation, disputes over military
property, and the negative influence of external actors as the main factors slowing Bosnia and
Herzegovina’s progress toward full membership. In conclusion, Euro-Atlantic integration is not
only a security and political process but also a test of domestic political will for genuine reform
and commitment to the shared values of Western democracies
Israel Defense Forces: Deterrence, Preemptive Strike, and Strategic Surprise
No full textOvo je istraživanje poduzeto radi unošenja jasnoće i konteksta u trenutačni sukob na Bliskom
istoku i prikazuje ukorijenjene obrasce djelovanja i logiku razvoja Izraelskih obrambenih snaga s
obzirom na povijesnu pozadinu, konkretne ratne primjere i specifičnosti izraelske vojne misli. Na
temelju Koncepta nacionalne sigurnosti Izraela iz 1953. godine i nepisane sigurnosne doktrine
izvučena su i opisana tri vojna koncepta: odvraćanje, preventivni udar i strateško iznenađenje.
Ovim radom prikazana je praktična dimenzija izraelske sigurnosne doktrine što je najbolje vidljivo
u načinu na koji se odvijala prilagodba IDF-a za vođenje dugotrajnih nekonvencionalnih sukoba
niskoga intenziteta i u načinu na koji je unutar IDF-a udahnuta ofenzivna orijentacija razvoja
borbenih sposobnosti. Operacije odmazde iz 50-ih godina 20. stoljeća, kumulativno odvraćanje,
normativno odvraćanje i međuratni pothvat u borbi protiv proliferacije iranskoga oružja pružaju
vrijedne primjere s pomoću kojih je dokazano pragmatično djelovanje i prilagodba IDF-a na
različite vrste prijetnji, i to prilagodba unutar postojećih koncepata. Ti koncepti ostali su čvrsto
ukorijenjeni, provjereni i praktično prilagođeni tijekom desetljeća nasilja na Bliskom istoku, a to
je potvrđeno i u sadašnjem sukobu na područjima Gaze i Libanona. Međutim, ovim radom
istaknuti su i pojedini negativni trendovi unutar IDF-a koje je moguće pratiti od 1967. godine do
danas i s pomoću kojih je moguće objasniti zašto je došlo do nekih od najvećih neuspjeha IDF-a
na području sprječavanja strateškoga iznenađenja.This research was undertaken with the aim of bringing clarity and context to the current conflict
in the Middle East and presents the ingrained patterns of action and the logic behind the
development of the Israel Defense Forces, drawing on historical background, specific war
examples, and the specifics of Israeli military thought. Based on the 1953 Israeli National Security
Concept and the unwritten security doctrine, three military concepts were extracted and described:
deterrence, preemptive strike and strategic surprise. This paper presents the practical dimension of
Israeli security doctrine, which is best seen in the way the IDF adapted to conduct long-term
unconventional low-intensity conflicts and in the way an offensive orientation of the development
of combat capabilities was instilled within the IDF. The 1950s retaliatory operations, cumulative
deterrence, normative deterrence and the campaign between wars to counter Iranian weapons
proliferation provide valuable examples that demonstrate the IDF's pragmatic action and
adaptation to various types of threats within existing concepts. These concepts have remained
firmly rooted, tested, and practically adapted throughout decades of violence in the Middle East,
as has been confirmed in the current conflict in the Gaza and Lebanon areas. However, this paper
also highlights certain negative trends within the IDF that can be traced from 1967 to the present
day and that can help explain some of the IDF's greatest failures in the area of preventing strategic
surprise
Mossad´s contribution to Israeli national security: analysis of the work of Elia Cohen and Ashraf Marwan
No full textU okviru ovog rada definirane su političko-sigurnosne okolnosti ustrojavanja sigurnosno
obavještajnih službi države Izrael s posebnim naglaskom na Mossad. Definirane su specifičnosti
sigurnosnog okružja u kojem država Izrael i njen sigurnosno-obavještajni sustav nastaju te njihova
evolucija. Poseban naglasak stavljen je na analizu sastavnica sigurnosnog okružja i prijetnji koje
su pratile ratove koje je Izrael vodio 1967. i 1973. godine. Pri tome je rad Mossada analiziran kroz
studiju dva slučaja – djelovanje agenata Elia Cohena i Ashrafa Marwana. Utvrđeni elementi
aplicirani su na recentna događanja u sukobu Izraela s Hamasom i Hezbolahom u Gazi i Libanonu.This paper defines the political and security circumstances surrounding the establishment of the
State of Israel's intelligence and security services, with a particular focus on Mossad. It outlines
the specific characteristics of the security environment in which the State of Israel and its
intelligence system emerged and evolved. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis of the
components of the security environment and the threats that accompanied the wars Israel fought
in 1967 and 1973. In this context, Mossad's work is analyzed through two case studies—the
operations of agents Eli Cohen and Ashraf Marwan. The identified elements are applied to recent
developments in Israel's conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah in Gaza and Lebanon
Application of unmanned aerial vehicles for image and signal intelligence
No full textU radu se opisuje značenje obavještajnog sustava i obavještajnog ciklusa u kojem su istaknute
discipline važne za kontinuirani rad ciklusa. Navodi se primjena suvremenih bezposadnih letjelica
za obavještajno djelovanje kroz obavještajne discipline IMINT i SIGINT koje ujedno služe za
prikupljanje obavještajnih podataka. Opisivanjem slikovno tehničke obavještajne discipline
omogućava se razumijevanje djelokruga rada discipline, namjena i cilj IMINT-a u obavještajnom
djelovanju. Navode se platforme te senzori koji se koriste pri prikupljanju podataka iz slikovnih
izvora. Rad obuhvaća uporabu i namjenu discipline SIGINT koja služi za presretanje signala i
radio komunikacija. Opisuje se uporaba discipline za ometanje, obmanjivanje i prikupljanje bitnih
informacija. Također se navode klasifikacije bezposadnih zrakoplovnih sustava prema masi,
trajanju leta, dometu, maksimalnoj visini, vrsti pogona, konstrukciji i stupnju autonomije letjelice.
Opisivanjem uporabe BZS-a u obavještajno djelovanje osigurava se razumijevanje važnosti
razvijanja i modernizacije sustava, a davanjem pregleda letjelica prema NATO savezu omogućava
se pregled širine sustava te uvid u proces razvitka i modernizacije.The paper describes the significance of the intelligence system and the intelligence cycle,
highlighting the disciplines important for the continuous operation of the cycle. It discusses the
use of modern unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for intelligence operations through the
intelligence disciplines of IMINT (Imagery Intelligence) and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence),
which are used for gathering intelligence data. By describing the imagery intelligence (IMINT)
discipline, the paper provides an understanding of its scope, purpose, and role in intelligence
activities. It lists the platforms and sensors used in collecting data from imagery sources. The paper
also covers the use and purpose of the SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) discipline, which serves to
intercept signals and radio communications. It describes the use of this discipline for jamming,
deception, and collecting critical information. Additionally, it presents the classification of
unmanned aerial systems (UAS) based on mass, flight duration, range, maximum altitude, type of
propulsion, construction, and level of autonomy. By explaining the use of UAS in intelligence
operations, the paper ensures an understanding of the importance of system development and
modernization. Furthermore, by providing an overview of UAVs according to NATO alliance, it
offers insight into the scope of the system and the process of its development and modernization
The influence of the lubrication of military land vehicles on fuel consumption and its overall impact on the environment
No full textOvaj rad istražuje tehničke, ekološke i operativne aspekte motornih ulja s naglaskom na njihovu
primjenu u kopnenim vojnim vozilima. Obrađeni su ključni pojmovi vezani uz funkcije maziva,
vrste ulja, sirovine i procese starenja, uz poseban osvrt na specifične zahtjeve vojne primjene poput
temperaturne postojanosti i opterećenja. Analiziran je utjecaj viskoznosti i aditiva na potrošnju
goriva, trenje i emisije, uključujući primjere "fuel-efficient" formulacija i rezultata iz prakse.
Drugi dio rada usmjeren je na metode nadzora stanja ulja – fizikalno-kemijske analize,
spektrometriju i kontrolu kontaminacije – te njihovu važnost za preventivno održavanje i
produženje životnog vijeka vozila. Značajan dio posvećen je ekološkim aspektima: od
proizvodnje, skladištenja i korištenja, do problema odlaganja otpadnih ulja i njihovog utjecaja na
okoliš. Posebna pažnja posvećena je zakonskim obvezama, reciklaži, razvoju biorazgradivih
maziva i edukaciji korisnika.
Rad integrira tehničke podatke i praksu s ekološkim i zakonskim okvirom, pružajući cjelovit uvid
u održivo upravljanje motornim uljima u kontekstu obrambenog sustava.This paper explores the technical, environmental, and operational aspects of engine oils, with a
focus on their application in land-based military vehicles. It examines the fundamental functions
of lubricants, types of oils, raw materials, and oil degradation processes, emphasizing the specific
requirements of military use, such as temperature resilience and heavy loads. The study analyzes
the impact of viscosity and additives on fuel consumption, friction, and emissions, including
examples of "fuel-efficient" formulations and real-world results.
The second part addresses oil condition monitoring methods—physicochemical analysis,
spectrometry, and contamination control—and their role in preventive maintenance and vehicle
lifespan extension. Significant attention is given to environmental aspects: from production,
storage, and use to the challenges of waste oil disposal and its environmental impact. Regulatory
obligations, recycling technologies, biodegradable oil development, and user education are also
covered.
This work integrates technical data and practical examples with environmental and regulatory
frameworks, offering a comprehensive insight into sustainable management of engine oils within
the defense sector
The fight against terrorism in the European Union
No full textOvaj rad analizira pojavu terorizma unutar Europske unije i napore u borbi protiv njega, s
posebnim naglaskom na povijesni kontekst, aktualno stanje, preventivne mjere te posljedice
terorističkih djelovanja. U uvodnom dijelu obrađuju se prvi značajniji teroristički napadi na
području EU-a i njihov utjecaj na razvoj sigurnosnih politika. Središnji dio rada posvećen je
suvremenim oblicima terorizma, s naglaskom na uzroke poput radikalizacije, ideoloških i
vjersko-političkih sukoba te značaju međunarodne suradnje u prevenciji. Poseban naglasak
stavljen je na sigurnosne protokole i odgovore institucija u slučaju napada, kao i na psihološke i
društvene posljedice za civilno stanovništvo. Zaključni dio rada sažima ključne spoznaje i ističe
potrebu za ravnotežom između očuvanja nacionalne sigurnosti i zaštite temeljnih prava i sloboda
građana.This paper analyzes the phenomenon of terrorism within the European Union and the efforts to
combat it, with a particular focus on the historical context, current situation, preventive
measures, and the consequences of terrorist activities. The introductory section examines the
earliest significant terrorist attacks on EU territory and their influence on the development of
security policies. The main part of the paper is dedicated to contemporary forms of terrorism,
emphasizing causes such as radicalization, ideological and politico-religious conflicts, and the
importance of international cooperation in prevention. Special attention is given to security
protocols and institutional responses in the event of an attack, as well as to the psychological
and social consequences for the civilian population. The concluding section summarizes key
findings and highlights the need to balance the preservation of national security with the
protection of fundamental rights and civil liberties
Wahabism in Bosnia and Herzegovina and its influence on the security enviroment
No full textOvaj diplomski rad istražuje pojavu, razvoj i djelovanje vahabitskog pokreta u Bosni i Hercegovini
te njegov utjecaj na nacionalnu, regionalnu i međunarodnu sigurnost. U radu se analiziraju
teološke i ideološke postavke vahabizma, islamskog fundamentalističkog pokreta koji je nastao na
Arapskom poluotoku sredinom 18. stoljeća, kao i povijesni razvoj toga pokreta. Naglasak rada je
na prikazu i analizi vahabizma koji se pojavljuje u Bosni i Hercegovini 1990-ih godina. Objašnjen
je dolazak vahabizma preko mudžahedina i raznih vjerskih i humanitarnih organizacija koje su
djelovale pod pokroviteljstvom Saudijske Arabije tijekom 1990-ih. Rad razmatra ulogu Stranke
demokratske akcije (SDA) i bošnjačkog političkog vodstva u prihvaćanju i širenju vahabitskog
utjecaja. Analizira se suvremeni utjecaj i organizacija vahabita u Bosni i Hercegovini, njihov
odnos prema državi, Islamskoj zajednici te povezanost s međunarodnim terorizmom i terorističkim
mrežama. Zaključuje se kako vahabitska zajednica u Bosni i Hercegovini, iako brojčano mala,
predstavlja sigurnosni izazov ne samo za regiju, već i za međunarodnu zajednicu.This thesis explores the emergence, development, and activities of the Wahhabi movement in
Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as its impact on national, regional, and international security. The
paper analyzes the theological and ideological foundations of Wahhabism, an Islamic
fundamentalist movement that originated on the Arabian Peninsula in the mid-18th century, along
with its historical development. The focus of the study is on the emergence and influence of
Wahhabism in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 1990s. It explains the introduction of
Wahhabism through mujahideen fighters and various religious and humanitarian organizations
operating under the patronage of Saudi Arabia during that period. The thesis examines the role of
the Party of Democratic Action (SDA) and the Bosniak political leadership in accepting and
promoting Wahhabi influence. It also analyzes the contemporary presence and organization of
Wahhabi groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina, their relationship with the state and the Islamic
Community, as well as their links to international terrorism and terrorist networks. The study
concludes that the Wahhabi community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, although small in number,
poses a significant security challenge not only to the region but also to the international
community
Special Operations Forces role in the Gray zone of the conflict spectrum
No full textSiva zona na spektru sukoba predstavlja područje između mira s jedne i rata s druge strane. U sivoj
zoni države koristeći elemente moći nastoje ostvariti vlastite ciljeve bez prelaska praga otvorenog
sukoba. Karakteristike sive zone uključuju dvosmislenost, gradualizam, asimetriju interesa i
hibridni pristup, a aktivnosti u tom području obuhvaćaju političko ometanje, ekonomske pritiske,
cyber napade, proxy ratove i prikrivene operacije. U takvom sigurnosnom okruženju, snage za
specijalne operacije (SzSO) predstavljaju ključan instrument zbog svoje mobilnosti,
prilagodljivosti i sposobnosti za provedbu širokog spektra kinetičkih i nekinetičkih djelovanja.
Rad analizira povijesni razvoj, temeljne zadaće i doktrinarne okvire SzSO, s posebnim naglaskom
na njihovu ulogu u oblikovanju operativnog okruženja, projekciji sile te potpori partnerskim
snagama. U radu je, osim analize koncepta sive zone i uloge specijalnih snaga, posebno istaknuta
i kritika zapadnog načina razmišljanja o suvremenim sukobima i izazovi djelovanja unutar sive
zone. Kroz studije slučaja o uporabi snaga za specijalne operacije (Somalija, Filipini, Krim)
identificirani su izazovi i naučene lekcije, uključujući potrebu za jasnom strategijom,
međuresornom suradnjom i kontinuiranim razvojem sposobnosti.The gray zone on the spectrum of conflict represents the area between peace on one side and war
on the other. In the gray zone, states use elements of power to achieve their own objectives without
crossing the threshold of open conflict. Characteristics of the gray zone include ambiguity,
gradualism, asymmetry of interests, and a hybrid approach, while activities in this area encompass
political interference, economic pressure, cyber attacks, proxy wars, and covert operations. In such
a security environment, special operations forces (SOF) represent a key instrument due to their
mobility, adaptability, and ability to conduct a wide range of kinetic and non-kinetic actions. The
paper analyzes the historical development, core tasks, and doctrinal frameworks of SOF, with
particular emphasis on their role in shaping the operational environment, force projection, and
supporting partner forces. In addition to analyzing the concept of the gray zone and the role of
special forces, the paper also highlights criticism of the Western approach to contemporary
conflicts and the challenges of operating within the gray zone. Through case studies on the use of
special operations forces (Somalia, the Philippines, Crimea), challenges and lessons learned are
identified, including the need for a clear strategy, interagency cooperation, and continuous
capability development
Financing of Terrorism and Money Laundering
No full textOvaj rad analizira pojam terorizma s posebnim fokusom na kaznena djela financiranja terorizma i
pranja novca, kao dva međusobno povezana fenomena koja predstavljaju ozbiljnu prijetnju kako
na nacionalnoj, tako i na međunarodnoj razini. Analiziraju se pojedinosti financiranja terorizma
kao njegovi načini financiranja te opći pojam pranja novca i njegova metodologija. Također, pruža
se bolje razumijevanje za načine sprječavanja terorizma kroz grupe i organizacije koje to provode.
Polazišnu osnovu čini analiza dostupne znanstvene i stručne literature te se primjenom
deskriptivne metode, na temelju statističkih podataka, analiziraju pojavni oblici ovih kaznenih
djela u Republici Hrvatskoj u razdoblju od 2019. do 2023. godine.This paper analyzes the concept of terrorism with a particular focus on the criminal offenses of
terrorist financing and money laundering, as two interconnected phenomena that pose a serious
threat both nationally and internationally. It explores the specifics of terrorist financing, including
the methods and channels used to support terrorist activities, as well as the general concept of
money laundering and its underlying methodology. Furthermore, the paper provides a better
understanding of the mechanisms for preventing terrorism through the work of relevant groups
and organizations engaged in combating these threats. The foundation of the research is based on
the analysis of available academic and professional literature, while a descriptive method is applied
to examine statistical data on the occurrence of these offenses in the Republic of Croatia during
the period from 2019 to 2023
Special types of ammunition for infantry weapons and their effectiveness on target
No full textU ovom radu se analiziraju posebne vrste streljiva za pješačka naoružanja te njihova
učinkovitost i funkcionalnost u suvremenim borbenim uvjetima. Istražuju se tehničke
karakteristike i balističke performanse pet vrsta posebnog streljiva, a to su oklopno-probojno,
eksplozivno, subsonično, obilježavajuće i zapaljivo. Glavni dio rada je fokusiran na vrste
materijala, oblike i masu projektila te kako ovi parametri utječu na performanse streljiva.
Opširnom analizom taktičkih scenarija analiziraju se upotreba svake vrste streljiva. Kraj samog
rada opisuje nove smjernice razvoja ovih vrsta streljiva te kakav utjecaj imaju na borbenu
efektivnost i na samu taktiku pješačkih postrojbi. Cilj samog rada je konkretno objasniti svrhu
posebnih vrsta streljiva te njihovu primjenu u različitim borbenim situacijama.This paper analyses special types of ammunition for infantry weapons and their effectiveness
and functionality in modern combat conditions. The technical characteristics and ballistic
performances of five types of special ammunition are investigated, namely armor-piercing,
explosive, subsonic, marking and incendiary. The main part of the paper focuses on the types of
materials, shapes and mass of projectiles and how these parameters affect the performance of the
ammunition. The use of each type of ammunition is analysed through an extensive analysis of
tactical scenarios. The end of the paper describes new guidelines for the development of these
types of ammunition and what impact they have on the combat effectiveness and tactics of infantry
units. The aim of the paper is to specifically explain the purpose of special types of ammunition
and their application in various combat situations