Abstract
The article discusses the Euro-Atlantic vector of Croatian foreign policy, primarily the historical path of the state into NATO and the advantages of membership in this alliance. The Republic of Croatia in its history experienced a rather difficult period associated with the Croatian War for Independence, which began in 1991 after the state announced its withdrawal from the SFRY. Since then, one of the main goals of Croatian foreign policy has been joining the Euro-Atlantic structures, which was fulfiled in 2009, when Croatia became a full member of NATO. Based on the experience of the War for Independence, for the Republic of Croatia this membership is an important factor in ensuring the country’s security, and it can also help improve interstate relations in the Balkans and strengthen stability in the region. The work will also outline the operations and missions in which Croatia participates within the NATO framework and contributes to the successful implementation of Euro-Atlantic foreign policy.
Highlights
Modern society is characterized and heavily influenced by globalization, a process which enables faster and easier communication and inter-connectivity between the countries of the world
Republic of Croatia, a country which was struck by war and fight for independence during the 90s, had set accession to European and Euro-Atlantic integrations as the main goals of its foreign policy and its government has directed all of the efforts into achieving these goals
Having experienced war terrors firsthand, a NATO membership was perceived as a security guarantee and a matter of national interest for Croatia
Summary
Аннотация: В статье речь идет о развитии евроатлантического вектора хорватской внешней политики, прежде всего об историческом пути государства в НАТО и преимуществах членства в альянсе. Республика Хорватия в своей истории пережила достаточно сложный период, связанный с войной 1991-1995 гг., после объявления о выходе из СФРЮ. С тех пор одной из главных целей хорватской внешней политики являлось вступление в евроатлантические структуры. Опираясь на опыт недавней войны, для Республики Хорватия это членство является фактором обеспечения безопасности страны. Оно также сможет способствовать улучшению межгосударственных отношений на Балканах и укреплению стабильности в регионе в целом. В работе также будут освещены операции и миссии, в которых Хорватия участвует в рамках НАТО и вносит вклад в успешное осуществление евроатлантической внешней политики. Ключевые слова: Республика Хорватия, НАТО, внешняя политика, евроатлантические структуры, Западные Балканы. Членство Республики Хорватия в НАТО объединений с участием России.
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