The end of Cold War not only signified the conclusion of the bipolar global order and the consolidation of market-oriented economies, but also presented a lot of challenges in terms of integration the legacy of prolonged warfare into the new framework of international relations, the policies of individual states and local communities. The post-war restructuring of mass armies, particularly pronounced in Europe, necessitated the redirection of surplus military resources into civilian sectors. Slovenia was not exempt from this phenomenon. It is crucial to understand that defence conversion is not solely tied to the end of the Cold War, bur also costitutes a significant consequence of the dissolution of the former Yugoslavia. With the brake up of Yugoslavia, the history of one of the most numeros armies in Europe after World War II also came to an end. Since 1991, when Slovenia became an independent republic it has faced numerous challenges and opportunities regarding the military aspect of national security. The fate of former military properties, predominantly managed by local communities remains ambiguous. How to alter the purpose of once significant military areas and facilities into public goods and meet the requirements of the local population and demographic changes remains a question. The reduction of the military budget allocated to the defence and security sector overlooks the potential that such areas could offer to local communities. Clear example is the former military base in Škofja Loka spanning over nine hectares of land and located on the northern side of the town center.
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