Srovnání přístupu Česka a Slovenska k bezpečnostním hrozbám v souvislosti s válkou na Ukrajině

This bachelor thesis focuses on a comparison of the Czech and Slovak approaches to security threats in the context of the 2022-2023 war in Ukraine. Using securitization theory and critical discursive analysis, it examines how political elites in both countries define, communicate and legitimize security measures in response to military and hybrid threats. The paper shows that although the Czech Republic and Slovakia are historically and institutionally close, their security discourses differ significantly. The Czech discourse emphasizes alliance commitments, democracy protection and energy sovereignty, while the Slovak approach reflects broader domestic political differences, a higher degree of pro-Russian narratives and different dynamics of public debate. A comparative framework based on the most similar systems design allows for the identification of how different political, institutional and cultural factors influence the way security threats are understood and presented to the public.The results highlight the crucial role of political discourse in shaping security policy and strengthening the legitimacy of state action.