Spatial distribution of military bases and power of interest groups in an emergent democracy

Abstract Policies in liberal democracies can never be fully sheltered from the influence of interest groups. This is especially true for flawed or immature that found also post-communist world. In this study, we argue progress democratization Czechia has been accompanied by a growing groups (local/regional governments, political parties, industrial corporations) on national defence strategy. Focusing spatial policy military base distribution, study documents deviations rational strategy restructuring and relocations bases declared General Staff 1990s, 2000s, 2010s response to changing geopolitical situation. The content analysis interviews with former actors planning media showed one-third current Czech experienced an interested