http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_91237.htm
Since the first World War, the number of troops in the Czechoslovakian or the Czech Republic army have ranged from about 200,000 (1980's) to 35,000 (mid-2000's). These numbers include both air and ground forces. Because of the fact that the Czech Republic is a landlocked nation in Europe, it has an Air Force and an Army, but not a Navy.
Despite these numbers, the Czech Republic is very active in NATO and EU peacekeeping missions.
Current and recent deployments include:
Kosovo (Twice)
Afghanistan (Twice)
Somalia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Note (1-30-13) - The Czech Republic has been caught in the middle of the World Wars, and its borders have changed within this time. Because of its small military, the Czech Republic doesn't have the ability to maintain a military presence by itself in most situations. As you can tell by their multiple NATO deployments, they are certainly active and have a position in world politics.
It is very interesting to me that the Czech army has declined in size pretty dramatically since the 1980's. Of course this must be looked at from a historical perspective and the different environment Europe is in today but be considered. However I have to wonder if because of the seemingly growing terrorist threats, if they will increase their military at all? I highly doubt it but, you never know.
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