STRATEGIES XXI INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Abstract

The international scientific conference with the theme The Complex and Dynamic Nature of the Security Environment, organized by the Centre for Defence and Security Strategic Studies (CDSSS) on Nov 14 to 15, 2019, under the aegis of STRATEGIES XXI, represented the 19th edition of the manifestation. The conference aimed at promoting a strategic and security culture, providing a framework for guidance and exchange of views with experts from the national defence, public order and national security system, disseminating the latest results of scientific research in the field of security and defence, as well as developing national and international scientific cooperation. The issue addressed was specific to security and defence field, the conference sections including papers of interest with reference to the recent actions of state and non-state actors in shaping the power relations, changes in the international security environment, strategic theory and practice, armed forces and society, Romania's strategic areas of interest and national security system resilience - a basic element for regional stability.

THE COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE SECURITY ENVIRONMENT

14-15 November 2019

The international scientific conference with the theme "The Complex and Dynamic Nature of the Security Environment", organised by the Centre for Defence and Security Strategic Studies (CDSSS) on 14-15 November 2019, under the aegis of STRATEGIES XXI, represented the 19th edition of the manifestation. The conference aimed at promoting a strategic and security culture, providing a framework for guidance and exchange of views with experts from the national defence, public order and national security system, disseminating the latest results of scientific research in the field of security and defence, as well as developing national and international scientific cooperation.

The issue addressed was specific to security and defence field, the conference sections including papers of interest with reference to the recent actions of state and non-state actors in shaping the power relations, changes in the international security environment, strategic theory and practice, armed forces and society, Romania's strategic areas of interest and national security system resilience - a basic element for regional stability.

The activity was attended by representatives from the Centre for Strategic and Defence Studies of the National University of Public Services of Hungary (NUPS), Faculty of Political Science within University of Bucharest, "Dimitrie Cantemir" Christian University, Islamic Republic of Pakistan Embassy and from the Centre for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning.

The event has achieved its objectives through comprehensive debates among participants from the military and civilian environment, such as active and retired officers, academics, researchers, Ph.D. and M.A. students. Also, the auditorium consisted of representatives of the Diplomatic Corps and accredited military attachés from the Republic of Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Ireland, Republic of Moldova and the Tunisian Republic.

Starting this year, CDSSS has awarded, on the behalf of "Carol I" National Defence University Graduates Association, the best communication at the Conference. The award was granted to the paper entitled "Use of Autonomous Systems for Evacuation and Medical Support", elaborated by Lieutenant-colonel Eduard Grigore JELER, Ph.D. Lecturer, in appreciation of the author's contribution to the development of security studies. The topic approached in the paper has a valuable practical utility, whereas the use of autonomous systems aims at reducing the exposure of medical personnel to dangerous situations when trying to provide medical assistance for the wounded, under enemy fire, limiting contamination in NBC environments and provides the force multiplier for a limited medical capacity; in addition, autonomous systems can locate the injured military personnel, extract and transport them to specialized medical centers, providing assistance during the transfer.

All communications can be accessed, by those interested, in two electronic volumes published on the conference website, www.strategii21.ro, indexed in ProQuest and CEEOL international databases.

In the end, we invite you to participate in the next edition of the conference, which will take place on November 5th and 6th, 2020.

Raluca STAN·

Footnote

* Raluca STAN works in the Scientific Events and Cooperation Department within the Centre for Defence and Security Strategic Studies from "Carol I" National Defence University, Bucharest, Romania. E-mail: [email protected]