Afghanistan Under the Shadows of Taliban and Implications For Pakistan and Regional Security

This article analyzes the most current security issues for the Republic of Moldova that are part of the regional security context of Eastern Europe –the region that can be considered the epicenter of international tensions through which the„geopolitical line of fracture”passes. The geographical position of the Republic of Moldova makes this state particularly sensitive to any negative trends in theregion. Growing of international tensions creates security threats and complicates economic development. From a historical point of view, Moldova has repeatedly fallen victim by the confrontation of the great powers. Therefore, the Republic of Moldova has a vital interest in preventing a new conflict in Eastern Europe. This article is based on a number of assumptions made by changes in the European security environment, such as the „shift of weight” to the East, strategic uncertainty, increasing the role of non-state actors, the situation in eastern Ukraine, etc. Based on these assumptions, this article makes an attempt to outline the potential role of the Republic of Moldova in the Eastern European security system, taking into account the desideratum for integration of the republic into the European Union. Other relevant factors will be taken into account for shaping the role of the Republic of Moldova in the European security system, namely: the security deficit; the impact of NATO and EU security policy; the rebirth of the project to create a regional defense alliance, etc. This article will largely take into account the military aspects of security. Keywords: Republic of Moldova, national security, Eastern Europe, NATO, Intermarium, defence, threats, risks, challenges

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From internal insurgency to regional instability : Boko Haram and the dynamic of regional security cooperation in the Lake Chad Basin region

African Journal of Terrorism and Insurgency Research ◽

10.31920/2732-5008/2020/s1n1a7 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol S1 (1) ◽

pp. 121-140

Author(s):

Atangana Elysée Martin

Keyword(s):

Regional Security ◽

Security Cooperation ◽

Boko Haram ◽

Lake Chad ◽

Chad Basin ◽

Lake Chad Basin ◽

Basin Region

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TERRITORIAL COHESION POLICY IN THE CONTEXT OF EU REGIONAL SECURITY

JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN ECONOMY - No 1 (2018) ◽

10.35774/jee2019.04.439 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 18 (Vol 18, No 4 (2019)) ◽

pp. 439-453

Author(s):

Ihor LISHCHYNSKYY

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Sustainable Development ◽

Regional Security ◽

The European Union ◽

Cohesion Policy ◽

Cross Border ◽

Territorial Cohesion ◽

Interregional Cooperation ◽

The Eu

The article is devoted to the study of the implementation of territorial cohesion policy in the European Union in order to achieve a secure regional coexistence. In particular, the regulatory and institutional origins of territorial cohesion policy in the EU are considered. The evolution of ontological models of cohesion policy has been outlined. Specifically, the emphasis is placed on the key objective of political geography – effectively combining the need for "territorialization" and the growing importance of networking. The role of urbanization processes in the context of cohesion policy is highlighted. Cross-border dimensions of cohesion policy in the context of interregional cooperation are explored. Particular emphasis is placed on the features of integrated sustainable development strategies.

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Conceptual visions of regional and global security

Herald of Ternopil National Economic University ◽

10.35774/visnyk2020.02.148 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 148-161

Author(s):

Ihor Lishchynskyy ◽

Mariia Lyzun

Keyword(s):

Global Governance ◽

Security Management ◽

Visual Presentation ◽

Regional Security ◽

Visual Methods ◽

Global Security ◽

Global Issues ◽

Security Governance ◽

Theoretical Approaches ◽

The World

Introduction. Under the influence of globalization and regionalization; the world economic development is becoming more dynamic but contradictory at the same time; creating new challenges and threats for both individual countries and entire regions. This exacerbates the urgency of forming flexible systems of security cooperation and finding solutions to regional and global security problems. Purpose. The purpose of the paper is to systematize research on regional and global security governance and a review of the balance of geopolitical forces in Europe. Methods. The research was carried out using the following methods: analysis and synthesis – to characterize the modern mainstream of theoretical intelligence in the field of regional security; comparative analysis – to compare the structures of regional security management in different parts of the world; deductions and inductions – to form a conceptual model of global governance; tabular and visual methods – for visual presentation of the material. Results. The paper considers theoretical approaches to the interpretation of regional security. It is noted that regional security governance is a set of institutions and activities at three levels: global; regional and national. A nomenclature of different types of regional security governance structures is presented; which includes a regional balance of power and ad hoc (informal) alliances; regional coherence; regional cooperative security; regional collective defense; regional collective security; pluralistic security community. It has been recognized that regional security management is provided not only by highly specialized or formal structures; but also by multi-purpose regional organizations; which initially pursued a combination of economic and political goals with growing security targets. Conceptual options for regional security governance at the global and regional levels are systematized. Based on the analysis of the mechanisms of global management; own vision of the relationship between the subjects of global governance processes is presented. Discussion. The crisis of recent decades has shown that no single group of global governance actors can act effectively to minimize global risks; which are both a challenge for business leaders and politicians in any country. That is why it is undeniable that global issues require global governance (especially in the field of security); the main goal of which should be to ensure global stability and sustainable development.

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