5. 6 The watchword of this Security Strategy is a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach. Each of us must do his or her part for our security. With this in mind, the authors made an effort to make this Security Strategy straightforward and easy to read. II. Security policy principles of the Czech Republic 6. Our security policy is grounded in enduring democratic values and principles. The security of individuals and the protection of their human rights and fundamental freedoms remain at the core. 7. To deliver security for individuals, we need functioning State institutions, public administration systems, and crisis management and civil protection mechanisms. The crucial enabler is societal resilience and everyone’s readiness to take a share of responsibility for his or her own security as well as for the security of others. The security of a State is closely interlinked with the security of all its people. No security policy will ever work unless the people get interested and involved. Moreover, the security of today’s Czechia and its people is inseparable from the security of the EU Member States and NATO’s collective defence system. 8. The Government of the Czech Republic (“the Government”), State bodies, the integrated rescue system (including its core and other elements) and all local government bodies are obliged to provide security for our people, to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity and to safeguard the constituent elements of the democratic rule of law. Their institutional tool for this purpose is a comprehensive, functioning, and resilient security system which anticipates and flexibly responds to the security situation in Czechia and worldwide. The system hinges on close cooperation among all its actors, working together with civil society and the academic and private sectors. 9. The present security environment requires a holistic understanding of and approach to the different areas and aspects of security. Internal security is inseparable from external security. Security in real space is inseparable from security online. The security of our State is inseparable from the security of our society and from the security of every individual. 10. Czechia associates its security with active participation in NATO’s collective defence system based on a strong transatlantic link, and with the development of all areas of the EU Common Security and Defence Policy. Membership of international organizations does not relieve the Czech Republic of its primary responsibility for its own defence and security. Moreover, the Czech Republic often has to reach out far beyond its borders to protect its security interests. 11. Czechia continues to prioritize active prevention of armed conflicts. This involves the use of deterrence as well as preventive diplomacy. In situations of crisis or armed conflict, we work towards political and diplomatic settlement. 7