The ongoing changes in the security environment, particularly following the Russian Federation’s open military aggression against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, fundamentally alter the assumptions and requirements for ensuring the Czech Republic’s defence and its contribution to the collective defence efforts of allies within NATO and the EU.

Host Nation Support is a concept whereby a state assists allied forces operating on its territory. It is a key element of cooperation within NATO, enabling the effective deployment of troops, their logistical support, and the smooth conduct of missions.

The Centre for Security and Military-Strategic Studies of the University of Defence has prepared a workshop on the above topic, which will take place on May 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the University of Defence Club.

The aim of the workshop is to provide a comprehensive view of the issue of „Host Nation Support“ in the context of the tasks arising from the new NATO Strategic Concept. Principles, established practices, and experiences in this area will be particularly discussed.
The event will be conducted in English.

Workshop Program

9:00 – 9:10            Opening remarks
                                 CSMSS Director, Assoc. Prof. Josef Procházka

9:10 – 10:30           Presentations
                                  brig. gen. Johannes Damen and Dr. Philip Petersen, representatives of the Centre for the Study of                                      New Generation Warfare

11:00 – 12:30         Panel Discussion
                                  Gregory Melcher, Chief Operations Officer, Centre for the Study of New Generation Warfare –                                              keynote speaker; panellists: Mgr. Ing. Jaromír Zůna, MSc., Ph.D., Gen (ret.), Gen Ing. Karel Zapletal,                                    Deputy Director of the Ministry of Defence Logistics Section, Col Ing. Vlastimil Duchoň, Chief of                                          Staff of the Territorial Forces Command

Registration

Participation in the workshop is possible upon prior registration, no later than May 19, 2025. The reservation form for participation in the conference is available via the registration portal for conferences organised by the University of Defence, based on prior registration to this portal.
The event is organized by the Centre for Security and Military Strategic Studies of the University of Defence.