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Cooperation between civilian universities and military entities:

neccessary or redundant?

Michał Matyasik, Ph.D.Michał Matyasik, Ph.D.

Institute of Political Science and International RelationsInstitute of Political Science and International Relations

Jagiellonian University in Kraków, PolandJagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland

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1. Why students should study along with cadets?

2. Our experiences in civil-military cooperation

3. What can we offer now and and what are the next steps

4. Expectations from military partners

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“The comprehensive approach not only makes sense – it is necessary […] NATO needs to work more closely with our civilian partners on the ground, and at a political level – especially the European Union and the United Nations.”

Anders Fogh Rasmussen

1. Why students should study along with cadets?

The lessons learned from NATO operations […], make it clear that a comprehensive political, civilian and military approach is necessary for effective crisis management. The Alliance will engage actively with other international actors before, during and after crisis to encourage collaborative analysis, planning and conduct […]Even when conflict comes to an end, the international community must often provide continued support, to create the conditions for lasting stability.

Strategic Concept, Lisbon Summit 2010

2. Our experiences with civil-military cooperation

• 2010/11 - a new BA program in national security• 2013/14 - a new MA program in national security• IV 2012 – an agreement of cooperation between JU & Polish Special

Forces

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• Beyond „Neptune Spear” – Special Operations Forces versus postmodern international security conference, 2013

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• Around Hindu Kush – evaluation of international military operation in Afghanistan, 2013

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• 15 Years of Poland’s membership in NATO – experiences & future challenges, 2014

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• Participation of students in short modules at Theresan Military Academy, 2013/14

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• Participation of students in NATO CIMIC training organized by CCOE and MTCFO, 2014

3. What can we offer now & the next steps?

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3. What can we offer?

3. What can we offer?

3. What can we offer?

S.W.O.R.D.S.W.O.R.D.Security & Warfare Overt Research DivisionSecurity & Warfare Overt Research Division

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4. What can we offer is also what we need

Thank you for your attention!

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