OPTIONS FOR STRUCTURING THE LEVEL OF AMBITION IN THE CONTEXT OF MULTINATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF DEFENSE

Abstract

Traditionally, the military level of ambition (LoA) is interlinked with operational aspects, providing a more precise perspective on the number and types of operations that a given country could perform within a limited period. In the same vein, LoA has particular relevance within the defense planning framework providing quantitative and qualitative parameters for forces and capabilities allocated for operational commitments. Obviously, the constant requirement of matching the security environment evolutions poses certain challenges in structuring the process meant to define the LoA, both in terms of operational planning and on resources available for defense. These aspects are more relevant when it comes to generate the LoA in the multinational context, especially in NATO and EU framework.

Keywords

• nato
• eu
• common security and defense policy
• european defense
• defense planning
• level of ambition
• eu global security strategy