The global influence of the Vatican and its role in world geopolitics Author: Admiral (ret.) PhD. Aurel POPA, President of the Maritime Security Forum The cardinals gather before the start of the conclave in the Sistine Chapel. Photo: Vatican Media… Read More »The global influence of the Vatican and its role in world geopolitics
The light corvette, an immediate solution to regional challenges-Cam (rtr) Dr Constantin CIOROBEA[1] “… we need to think more broadly about the environment in our neighbourhood. We need to take a fresh look at the Black Sea region. That is… Read More »The light corvette, an immediate solution to regional challenges
Lessons learned applicable to the Romanian Naval Forces: strategic perspectives and needs for modernisation and equipment–Author Admiral (rtr) PhD. Aurel POPA president Maritime Security Forum “The ultimate goal of maritime power is to ensure freedom of action at sea… Read More »Lessons learned applicable to the Romanian Naval Forces: strategic perspectives and needs for modernisation and equipment
About the Maritime Security Forum The Maritime Security Forum (MSF), the scientific structure of the Club of Admirals, is a platform for the creation and dissemination of knowledge and information in the field of maritime security, which carries out scientific work… Read More »Russia’s strategic naval collapse (2022-2025) in the context of the war in Ukraine
Can the empires of the world be “resurrected” –Author Rear Admiral (rz) PhD. Corneliu Bocai History has proven that empires have emerged, expanded, dominated the world (from one century to dozens) and finally disintegrated. Their emergence was mainly determined by… Read More »Can the empires of the world be “resurrected?
The Togliatti-Odesa ammonia pipeline A subject of negotiations?-Cam fl dr. Sorin Learschi –Maritime Security Forum The US-Russia talks also touched on the very important topic of resuming Russian ammonia exports to Asia and Africa via a Ukrainian pipeline. Discussions also… Read More »The Togliatti-Odesa ammonia pipeline A subject of negotiations?
“The US Air Bases in Romania: Strategic Pawns in NATO’s Security Architecture and Global Geopolitics”- Maritime Security Forum Essay ARGUMENT: Appearance of the Article: Time to Cut Romania – March 14, 2025 in The American Conservative-Here The air bases at… Read More »“The US Air Bases in Romania: Strategic Pawns in NATO’s Security Architecture and Global Geopolitics”
Arctic Region – Melting Ice, Rising Tensions-Author Cam fl (tr) dr. Constantin CIOROBEA[1] The Arctic is no longer the frozen and remote region it once was. As the ice melts, the geopolitical, economic and strategic regional stakes are rising. The… Read More »Arctic Region – Melting Ice, Rising Tensions
The Lepanto trap – what remains after the first naval battle?-Author Cam fl. (rtr) dr. Sorin LEARSCHI[1] Introduction The Battle of Lepanto, fought on October 7, 1571, represents a crucial moment in the maritime history of Europe and the Ottoman… Read More »The Lepanto trap – what remains after the first naval battle?
UK NATO and the Royal Navy A Defense Without America – short analysis of the MARITIME SECURITY FORUM Introduction The United Kingdom has been a fundamental ally of the United States within NATO benefiting from American support for European security… Read More »UK NATO and the Royal Navy A Defense Without America
