INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. HUMAN SECURITY. THEORETICAL APPROACHES AND PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 8th of November 2024, Sibiu, Romania
The third edition of the International Conference ”Human Security. Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications” was organized by the Laboratory for the Human Security Analysis (Research Center for Political Sciences, International Relations, and European Studies) in collaboration with ”Studia Securitatis” Journal. The conference proposed four panels: ”Civil Rights and Freedoms”; ”Immigrants and Refugees in Eastern Europe”; “Energy Security. Challenges within the Current Context of International Relations”; “Artificial Intelligence. Driven Warfare. Impact on Cybersecurity and Communication Technologies in Hybrid Conflicts”.
The Conference Agenda lists 83 participants from 12 countries: Romania, Albania, Cyprus, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Jordan, Nigeria, Poland, Republic of Moldova, Tunisia, representing 30 different universities, research centers and institutions: Adam Mickiewicz University of Poland; Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania; Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Nigeria; Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University in Warsaw, Poland; Carol I National Defence University, Bucharest, Romania; Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre, Bucharest, Romania; Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj Napoca, Romania; German Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan; Qalam University, Katsina, Nigeria; Lagos State University of Education, Lagos State, Nigeria; Mihai Viteazul National Academy of Intelligence, Bucharest, Romania; Ludovika University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary; Moldova State University; National University of Public Service, Budapest, Hungary; Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy of Sibiu, Romania; Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń; Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education; Romanian Diplomatic Institute, Bucharest, Romania; Ștefan cel Mare Academy of Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Moldova; Takoradi Technical University, Ghana; University of Florence, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria; University of Bucharest, Romania; University of Carthage, Tunisia; University of Craiova, Romania; University of Crete-Rethymno, Greece; University of Nicosia, Cyprus; University of Oradea; University of Tirana, Albania.
Keynote speakers
H.E. Ph.D. Dan Sandovici, Special Representative for the Middle East of the Euro-Atlantic Resilience Centre, former Ambassador of Romania to the Syrian Arab Republic, The Role of Religious and Ethnic Factors in Ensuring Human Security in the Middle East and Other Regions. H.E. Ph.D. Dan Sandovici is the former ambassador of Romania to the Syrian Arab Republic (2007-2023), doctoral studies on Military Sciences and Information, Carol I National University of Defence, Bucharest, Romania; knight of the National Order ”Legion of Honor” of France (2016); professor at Nicolae Bălcescu Land Forces Academy, Sibiu, Romania. Attached is the research on which the conference plenary lecture was based.
Professor Ph.D. Nicolae Radu, Expert, Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, The New World Order and the Need for Peace. Why are Innocent People Dying in Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Iran and Ukraine? Nicolae Radu held important positions in the national security system such as: head of the Center for Psychological Expertise within the SPP, Authorized Director at the Center for Psychosociology of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, counsellor secretary of state of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, CSAT counsellor, Presidential Administration and spokesperson of the Alexandru Ioan Cuza Police Academy. Since 2018, as an associate professor, he has taught courses in Ledership, Specialized Laboratory – Intelligence Services and Military Psychopathology at the University of Bucharest. Since 2015, Nicolae Radu has been a doctoral supervisor for Intelligence and National Security at the Carol I National Defense University. Currently, Nicolae Radu has operational concerns in the intelligence space, preventing and combating terrorism.
In the first part of the conference, we proposed two editorial signals: Ph.D. Dragoș Dragoman (Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu), Împotriva utopiei (Against Utopia), Alexandria Publishing House, Suceava, 2024, presented by Ph.D. Andreea Zamfira from the University of Bucharest, and Andreea Alexandra Dincă (former student – Security Studies Bachelor studies, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu),Rolul analistului de intelligence în contextul dezvoltării inteligenței artificiale (Intelligence Analyst` Role in the Context of the Artificial intelligence` Development), PIM Publishing House, Iași, 2024, presented by Ph.D. Nicoleta Munteanu
The Scientific Committees brings together renowned experts in the field of human security, from Philips University of Marburg; the Romanian Academy of Scientists; University of Strasbourg, University of Bordeaux, Florida Atlantic University; Sichuan University; Institute for Legal, Political and Sociological Research Chisinau; Free International University of Moldova; Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Institute for Political Studies Belgrade, National University of Public Service, Budapest; Romanian Diplomatic Institute; Taras Sevecenko University of Kyiv; Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi; New Europe Center Kyiv; Sukhishvili University, Tbilisi; University of Information, Technology and Management of Rzesźov; University of Koblenz-Landau; University of Alaska, Anchorage; L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana; Florida Atlantic University.
The articles will be published in the Studia Securitatis Journal, the scientific publication of the Research Center for Political Sciences, International Relations and European Studies (indexed in ten international databases: ERIHPLUS, CEEOL, DOAJ, EBSCO, INDEX COPERNICUS, ULRICH’S PERIODICAL DIRECTORY, INFOBASE INDEX, RESEARCHBIB, MIAR, GLOBAL IMPACT & QUALITY FACTOR). Founded in 2007, Studia Securitatis Journalis a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the field of security studies, primarily focused on topics related to national security, international relations, defense policies, and various dimensions of security studies. It serves as a platform for scholars, researchers, and professionals in the field to disseminate their findings, analyses, and theoretical discussions on a wide array of security-related topics. It is published biannually by the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, under the Research Center in Political Science, International Relations and European Studies, and the Department of International Relations, Political Science and Security Studies. The journal has evolved from its origins in the Faculty of Political Science, International Relations and European Studies, reflecting its strong academic foundation and commitment to advancing the discourse on security.
As of 2022, this represents a significant partnership in the field of security studies. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between academic research and practical solutions in addressing contemporary security challenges. The International Conference “Human Security. Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications” serves as a vital forum where theoretical frameworks and real-world applications converge. Participants from diverse backgrounds, including academia, government, and non-governmental organizations, gather to discuss pressing security issues such as human rights, conflict resolution, and sustainable development. Through this collaboration, selected papers and key insights presented at the conference are published in the December issue of Studia Securitatis Journal, providing wider dissemination of cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. This partnership not only enhances the academic discourse on human security, but also promotes the practical implementation of these ideas in policymaking and on-the-ground initiatives. Overall, the synergy between Studia Securitatis Journal and the International Conference “Human Security. Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications” enriches the field of security studies by fostering a dynamic exchange of knowledge that is both theoretically sound and practically relevant.