# Czechia’s defence readiness: strong foundations, slower decisions

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Podcast: [Radio Prague International - latest broadcast in English](https://stenobird.com/podcast/radio-prague-international-latest-broadcast-in-english-169203)
Published: 2026-04-18T11:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://english.radio.cz/czechias-defence-readiness-strong-foundations-slower-decisions-8883891
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## Resource

In the weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, we speak to Martin Sklenář of Globsec about how ready Czechia really is to respond to a crisis. His report ranks the country as a “mid-tier” performer—well-equipped, but slower in decision-making. What does that mean for NATO and European security?

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