Publication

This paper discusses the reform of armed forces in Central and Eastern Europe. The author examines problems that could emerge due to the fact that governments in the region have neither been able to provide long-term plans nor guarantee resources to build military capabilities. The author provides an overview of the political situation in different countries and offers advice on future policies. The paper concludes that restructuring the officer corps is likely to cause civil-military tensions and that the US might provide retraining programs for alternate careers and merit-based career development programs.