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The state is, by definition, an organization with a specific internal and external structure, which indicates a thematic area of activity for individual “contractors." In this way, the scope of responsibility for definite institutions is outlined, ensuring the efficient functioning of the state. The structure of the Islamic State in relation to its terrorist activity, usually depending on tasks,...
The paper concerns the Polish non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The aim of the research was to evaluate NGOs’ role in satisfying social needs. The author also discusses the topics of why NGOs are founded, the legal circumstances of their establishment and operating, as well as how social needs in Poland are met by NGOs.In order to achieve the aim of the research, a literature study and a statistic...
The aim of this paper is to discuss the needs and problems arising during extensive rescue operations concerning the security of the logistics. Analysing the logistics system in the State Fire Service, it is possible to conclude that in order to improve safety there is a need to improve cooperation with units, economic entities and organizations. The financing of rescue actions can also be problematic...
The aim of the publication is to present the discussion of the tactical approach to selected combat actions that were carried out between 1945 and 1946 in the Chełm Land by the military grouping “Wolność i Niezawisłość” (WiN) (“Freedom and Sovereignty”) commanded by Hieronim Lewczuk a.k.a. “Hammer.” Their actions were directed against the officers of the Ministry of Public Security and representatives...
Currently, Iran is a country aspiring to play the role of a great power in the Middle East region, affecting the many phenomena and processes occurring in it, involved in almost every conflict. The Middle East is one of the most unstable and unpredictable regions in the world. It is currently difficult to resolve conflicts and crises there, such as the rise of the socalled Islamic State, the migration...
In recent years, the Polish Armed Forces have reorganized its logistics system in order to adjust to the constantly changing conditions of the environment, expectations and challenges. The key reasons for these changes were due to an increased role of Poland in the North Atlantic Alliance, increasing involvement of the armed forces in operations outside the country, and the creation of a professional...
Patriotism has been widely interpreted, usually as love for the motherland, dedication and devotion to one’s state and identification with the whole nation. The classification of this term, on the basis of how it is understood in Poland and in the whole world, indicates its multi-faceted and multi-criterial dimensions. Patriotism has been perceived as a crucial element of the awareness of a civil...
The main goal of this paper is to discuss the essentials of human needs, as well as the opinions of psychologists and security management experts in this area. The article discusses the specifics of the Polish National Guard formation, and their tasks and challenges in particular. At the beginning, the author offers an explanation of the basic terminology concerning safety needs. The next part describes...
War, which is one of the expressions of human activity, cannot be examined only from the political and legal perspective, but it requires moral and ethical assessment irrespective of its reasons, aims, motives, participants, ways of conducting warfare and comprehending the idea of victory. The paper presents a review of the idea of just war using a philosophical approach which constitutes the basis...
While discussing the success of an organization, it will not be a mistake to state that the competence of its team in accomplishing the goals and objectives determines the scale of the success that is achieved. Also in public administration, organizations pay considerable attention to managerial competence. The employees of public institutions are modelled on private sector employees by implementing...
With the development of civilization, the striving to ensure the safety of children and youth is becoming the main task of school education. There is often the idea that preparing the state to defend the inviolability of borders, sovereignty and independence, and to provide people with personal security is a specific sum of defensive consciousness as well as the knowledge and skills of each human...
More and more common employment of armed unmanned aircraft in armed conflicts raises questions in public space about the legality of their use. Major controversy is caused by the targeted killing of militants operating from the territory of third countries, which are often not involved in the conflict. It should be made clear that the utilization of combat unmanned aircraft is not prohibited under...
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