Societal-Military (Mis)Alignments in Slovenia: A Socio-Structural Inquiry

Gašper Ferme

doi:10.2478/cmc-2026-0006

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Societal-Military (Mis)Alignments in Slovenia: A Socio-Structural Inquiry

CONTEMPORARY MILITARY CHALLENGES

Volume 28 (2026): Issue 1 (March 2026)

By: Gašper Ferme

Open Access

|Mar 2026

Abstract

This study systematically examines socio-structural disparities between the Slovenian Armed Forces (SAF) and Slovenian society to explore potential misalignments. Drawing on survey data from a representative sample of the civilian population and a sample of SAF service members, the analysis explores demographic factors, including age and gender distribution, regional representation, ideological position, marital status, religious affiliation, voting patterns, and perceived social status. The findings indicate that SAF service members tend to be somewhat more right-leaning than the broader populace, with officers exhibiting relatively centrist orientations. Regional imbalances also highlight over-representation of certain areas and under-representation of others.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cmc-2026-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2463-9575 | Journal ISSN: 2232-2825

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Keywords:

Civil-military relations,

Slovenian Armed Forces,

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Sociology of science, technology, and environment,

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Military policy,

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