Strategic Impact

THE IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND THE RULE OF LAW. THE RUSSIAN MILITARY AGGRESSION IN UKRAINE

Mirela ATANASIU — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine has significantly impacted both the international security system, by shifting paradigm regarding the conduct of conflicts in the 21st century, and also the rule of law, by undermining liberal principles that form the foundation of the current international relations system. Moreover, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, carried out through violation of general legal norms and the principles of international humanitarian law, has generated, and continues to do so, a range of consequences in the system of international law.
The purpose of this research is to underpin key concepts concerning the impact on international security and the rule of law resulting from the proliferation of the Russian Federation’s military aggression in Ukraine and the continuation of the war that began in 2022. The main objective of the analysis is to foresee future legal challenges in the context of the transformation of the international security system and the ongoing reform of its legal framework. To this end, the study follows several stages of research: a legal analysis of the criteria for categorizing Russia’s actions as military aggression; an examination of how certain elements of the international
security system have been affected; and an assessment of the effects of this conflict on the system of international law.

EDITOR’S NOTE

Florian CIRCIUMARU — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

STRATEGIES XXI INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE THE COMPLEX AND DYNAMIC NATURE OF THE SECURITY ENVIRONMENT

Raluca STAN — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

CYBERSECURITY SYNERGIES IN LOGISTICS: ADDRESSING THREATS ACROSS CIVILIAN AND MILITARY DOMAINS

Daniela-Elena HRAB — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Current and anticipated developments in logistics focus on implementing a range of emerging technologies that promise substantial economic, social, and environmental advantages. However, these technological innovations also give rise to cyber vulnerabilities that pose significant risk of disruption within supply chains, in the context of a low level of awareness. This study addresses this research problem by investigating such vulnerabilities within the specific context of logistics as a domain shared between civilian and military sectors. The article’s research niche lies in its examination of cybersecurity risks at the intersection of civil and military logistics, aiming to identify opportunities for cooperation to mitigate these threats. The study employs a literature review methodology to achieve its objectives. By analysing the cybersecurity implications for civilian logistics and supply chain management first, and then examining the most vulnerable functional and related areas of military logistics, the study adopts a complementary perspective that integrates logistics and cybersecurity. The findings highlight ten key areas of civil-military collaboration, underlining the necessity of a paradigm shift in the delivery of logistic support to military forces, especially in military procurement and operational planning processes.

HUMANITARIAN LESSONS IDENTIFIED IN THE CONDUCT OF THE ACTUAL CONFLICT IN UKRAINE

Viorel ORDEANU, Andronic BENONI — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300

The authors of this study, conducted a comprehensive analysis of information from various domestic and international sources concerning the humanitarian dimensions of the ongoing conflict initiated by Russia in Ukraine. Their study revealed numerous inconsistencies and inaccuracies regarding the health and social aspects of the parties involved, and conclude on several lessons that should be considered in the context of future conflicts.
Employing a case study methodology, the research focused on assessing the casualties among combatants during major military engagements, as well as the losses sustained by the civilian population, regardless of their national, ethnic, or social affiliations. The analysis examined how these losses impacted the physical and psychological resilience of the affected groups, thereby influencing the overall combat effectiveness of the belligerents in this protracted war.
Furthermore, the study scrutinized the role of wartime propaganda disseminated by both Russian and Ukrainian sources. It analysed how information regarding enemy and own casualties was presented to morale among troops and the general population, highlighting the strategic use of information in shaping public perception and sustaining support during prolonged armed conflict

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Mihai ZODIAN — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0300