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Romanian Military Thinking

 

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HONORARY GUESTS

Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 11.00-12.15, Marble Hall

       

       

       

       

1 – Approaching NATO deterrence and defence posture by enhancing resilience on the Eastern Flank (panel)

- coordinated by the Defence Staff/Centre for Defence and Security Strategic Studies - CSSAS
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 12.30-13.50, Marble Hall

          It has been two years since NATO’s Eastern Flank tensions maintained very high levels. The war in Ukraine and the aggressive posture of Russia towards the Euro-Atlantic space have shattered the peace in times already challenged by an enduring multifold crisis: post-pandemic, climate change, the economic and energy crisis, the global decline of democracy. To these, the complicated situation in the Middle East grows violently and ripples great apprehension among peoples in Europe and all over the world....more

 

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2 – Romania’s Role in the Ukraine-NATO-Black Sea equation – A security perspective and lessons identified from the conflict in Ukraine (panel)

- coordinated by the Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning/CPC&EW
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 14.30-16.30, Marble Hall

        The 24th of February, 2022, will remain a watershed date in European history; that day, the Russian regime led by President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of Ukraine, marking the return of war in Europe for the first time in decades....more 

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3 – The Impact of the US Elections on the transatlantic relationship and defence on NATO’s Eastern flank (panel)

- coordinated by the New Strategy Center
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 16.45-18.15, Marble Hall

          The outcome of US elections has significant implications for the transatlantic relationship, which is built on decades of political, economic, and military cooperation. US administrations differ in their approaches to global engagement, and this affects how the United States engages with European allies....more

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4 – The influence of technological and social factors on defence intelligence in the current security context (round table)

- coordinated by the Defence Intelligence Training Center 
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 14.45-16.45, Alba Iulia Hall

          In today’s rapidly evolving security environment, defence intelligence is at a critical crossroads, where both technological advancements and social dynamics are reshaping its structure, processes, and capabilities. This panel explores how these two factors interact to influence intelligence operations, decision-making, and future trends in national and global security....more

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5 – Energy Security Shifts within the Larger Security Framework: What Lies Ahead (panel)

- coordinated by NATO Science and Technology Organisation 
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 17.00-18.00, Alba Iulia Hall

          Energy Security is central to the economic vibrancy of a nation, the region it resides in and the global supply chain it supports. Unfortunately, the differences between suppliers of energy and its consumers, in terms of governance and interstate relations, could not be more pronounced. When the potential disruption of energy was first contemplated, the NATO Science and Technology Office (STO) embraced this challenge. By bringing together numerous academics and key government stakeholders, there was widespread acknowledgement that key geopolitical and worldview differences existed at each end of the supply chain....more

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6 – Security and connectivity challenges in the Black Sea Region: Interdependencies and divergences (panel)

- coordinated by the Defence Staff
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 09.00-10.30, Marble Hall

          The Black Sea region holds strategic significance due to its position as a crossroad for energy resources, trade routes, and military activities. The countries in this region include Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia, each with distinct national interests and varying alliances (some are NATO members while others are not)....more

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7 – Maritime security policy and freedom of movement in the Black Sea. The role of the Romanian Naval Forces in ensuring the maritime security of Romania – developments and perspectives (debate)

- coordinated by the Maritime Security Forum & Naval Forces Staff
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 09.00-10.30, Alba Iulia Hall

          The Black Sea region is of critical strategic importance due to its location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as its proximity to several conflict zones. The region's security is further complicated by territorial disputes, illegal military activities, and the growing presence of external powers....more

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8 – Joint exercises and enhanced cooperation between NATO member states and regional partners (panel)

- coordinated by the Joint Forces Command
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 10.45-12.00, Marble Hall

          “If you want peace, prepare for war” – Si vis pacem, para bellum – is an old Roman author citation. Due to the present security environment, multinational joint military exercises are one of the pillars of our collective defence. Military campaign and operations success depends on the common effort of all forces, acting together under a unique command...more

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9 – Host nation support (HNS) in the context of achieving NATO’s collective defence (round table)

- coordinated by the Logistics Directorate / Defence Staff
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 10.45-14.30, Alba Iulia Hall

          In response to the major changes in the security environment and as a result of the decisions adopted at the Madrid and Vilnius summits, NATO has undergone an extensive process of adapting its deterrence and defence posture.
          In the context of the security commitments to which Romania is a party, Host Nation Support (HNS) is an essential component for ensuring national security and, implicitly, for achieving collective, credible and effective defence at the Alliance level. At the same time, the HNS represents a key element in the Deterrence and Defence of the Euro-Atlantic Area Family of Plans (DDA FoP) execution...more

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10 – Defence Staff  – 165 Years of History. Adaptation, transformation and strategic vision (1859-2024) (panel)

- coordinated by the Institute for Political Studies of Defence & Military History ISPAIM
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 09.00-12.00, Mirrors Hall

          These discussions will highlight the enduring legacy of the Romanian Defence Staff since its founding, showcasing key historical milestones and achievements. Participants will focus on how the organization has evolved in response to national and global security needs, transitioning from traditional defense methods to embrace advanced technologies, modern military doctrines, and updated organizational structures....more

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11 – The importance of civil society and the media in strengthening security (panel)

Thursday, 14 November 2024, 12.45-14.15, Marble Hall

          This debate aims to address current and relevant topics, filtered through the key concept of the current National Defence Strategy of, that of  “societal resilience”. From this perspective, the issues analysed involve an expansion of the scope of the concepts from the National Defence Strategy, treating security as a subjective social construct based on the perception of certain objective aspects....more

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