Irina MARCU It is well known that the UASs became essential in this century, both for military and civilian purposes, as well as in scientific and economic activities. Even if the current drones are quite complex, the national security needs a system updated with new technologies for a better … [Read more...]
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THE DIPLOMACY OF ACCESS AND THE CHINA – PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC)
Lavinia MOICEANU, PhD student Abstract. Access to resources has always been one of the main quests for states of all kinds and sizes. From the ancient times to the modern days, resources have played a vital role in the development, security and wealth of nations. The aim of this article is to … [Read more...]
APPRAISING OBAMA AND TRUMP’S AFGHANISTAN POLICY
Sureyya YIGIT, PhD Abstract. Since the September 11th terrorist attacks heralded a new phase in the post-Cold War international arena, Afghanistan has emerged as an integral piece of the international effort to combat terrorism. Heading the effort was the United States, which intended to end the … [Read more...]
TURCIA: O RECIDIVĂ OTOMANĂ?
dr. Adrian FILIP Abstract. The grip of Turkey’s president on his country is unquestionable after the failed coup d’état of July 2016. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan survived the attempt on his freedom and possibly his life and unleashed a storm of obvious neo-Ottomanic rage with dramatic results both … [Read more...]
CORRUPTION AS ”A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY
CORRUPTION AS ”A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY”1 Dr. Mihaela TEODOR Dr. Valentin NICULA* Abstract: Lately, a recurring theme in Romanian public space is the corruption problem, in all its forms of expression. From the bad roads to the medical act, corruption is the main culprit in the public … [Read more...]
ASPECTELE NAVALE ALE ECUAŢIEI GEOSTRATEGICE DIN ORIENTUL MIJLOCIU
Amiral dr. Romulus HÂLDAN Abstract. The geostrategic equation in the Middle East has become more complex in the recent years and any serious analysis leads to the conclusion that the situation shall become even more complicated. The naval component of this geostrategic equation is obviously … [Read more...]
HOW BEST TO FIGHT ISLAMIC TERRORISM?
Mahmood SOHAIL, PhD A holistic approach is needed which has two components: Firstly, the easier approach is that of eradicating terrorism using military force. The West, NATO and allies have tried this approach for at least 16 years to eradicate al Qaeda and have failed to do so. While al Qaeda … [Read more...]
TERORISMUL ACTUAL, RISC MAJOR LA ADRESA SECURITĂŢII COMUNE A EUROPEI
Gl. (r.) prof. univ. dr. Anghel ANDREESCU Abstract. The terrorist orgzations are despotic, entities with no compunction, that fight to destabilize the modern world in order to take advantage of the Occidental democracy. Keywords: Atacurile actuale asupra simbolurilor puterii economice şi … [Read more...]
ISLAMUL ÎNTRE ÎNŢELEGERE ŞI MANIPULARE
Dr. Consuela AVRAM Abstract. Now, when the world is in a geopoliticall moment full of fear, terror and alienation, the understanding of Islam represents the key of prevention and control of the Islamic terrorism. It is well known that the main motivation of the terrorist attacks are the religion … [Read more...]
ANSWERING THE KREMLIN’S CHALLENGE
ANSWERING THE KREMLIN’S CHALLENGE1 Dan Marcel BĂRBUŢ, PhD On December 20, 1991, NATO foreign ministers gathered at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels for talks with diplomats from the former Warsaw Pact countries were caught by surprise as the (still) Soviet ambassador, Nikolai … [Read more...]