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Could a Wider Middle East War Block the Red Sea and Reshape Global Maritime Security?

268 Dear readers, we are launching a new international project in which we invite you to actively participate: the Maritime Security Forum – “Strategic Debate” Edition. We invite well-reasoned opinions from military personnel, diplomats, security experts, lawyers, economists, researchers, and… Read More »Could a Wider Middle East War Block the Red Sea and Reshape Global Maritime Security?

Liminal Maritime Aggression in the Black Sea: Romania at a Crossroads of Energy Security

691 Liminal Maritime Aggression in the Black Sea: Romania at a Crossroads of Energy Security AUTHORS: CAm. Fl. (Ret.) PhD. Sorin LEARSCHI, Admiral (Ret.) PhD. Aurel POPA Introduction In recent years, the Black Sea has become a space where geopolitical… Read More »Liminal Maritime Aggression in the Black Sea: Romania at a Crossroads of Energy Security

IRANIAN ATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: BETWEEN THE USE OF FORCE, ARMED ATTACK AND GREY ZONE OPERATIONS AS A FORM OF ZAHHAKIAN LIMINAL MARITIME AGGRESSION

1,154 IRANIAN ATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: BETWEEN THE USE OF FORCE, ARMED ATTACK AND GREY ZONE OPERATIONS AS A FORM OF ZAHHAKIAN LIMINAL MARITIME AGGRESSION AUTHORS: Cristina Elena POPA TACHE[1] , Cătălin Silviu SĂRARU[2], Cecilia CIOCÎRLAN[3] , Filofteia… Read More »IRANIAN ATTACKS IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: BETWEEN THE USE OF FORCE, ARMED ATTACK AND GREY ZONE OPERATIONS AS A FORM OF ZAHHAKIAN LIMINAL MARITIME AGGRESSION

Romania: Between a Theoretical Threat and a Layered Defence

1,202 Romania: Between a Theoretical Threat and a Layered Defence-Comprehensive assessment of the risk posed by Iranian and Russian missiles, the limitations of air defence, and the strategic implications for Romania                                           STUDY: MARITIME SECURITY FORUM               AUTHORS: Admiral (ret.) PhD.… Read More »Romania: Between a Theoretical Threat and a Layered Defence

The decline of Iran’s naval power in the current conflict. The destruction of major platforms and the survival of asymmetric capabilities

3,510 The decline of Iran’s naval power in the current conflict. The destruction of major platforms and the survival of asymmetric capabilities Analytical study – Maritime Security Forum Authors: Admiral (ret.) PhD. Aurel POPA, Commander (ret.) PhD. Sorin LEARSCHI Abstract… Read More »The decline of Iran’s naval power in the current conflict. The destruction of major platforms and the survival of asymmetric capabilities

The possibility of establishing a special regime for the Strait of Hormuz: legal, maritime and geopolitical arguments

717 The possibility of establishing a special regime for the Strait of Hormuz: legal, maritime and geopolitical arguments ANALYSIS: MARITIME SECURITY FORUM Authors: Admiral (ret.) PhD Aurel POPA, Captain (ret.) PhD Sorin LEARSCHI Introduction The Strait of Hormuz is one… Read More »The possibility of establishing a special regime for the Strait of Hormuz: legal, maritime and geopolitical arguments

The French nuclear deterrence initiative and European security: legal and strategic implications of a debate on Romania

380 The French nuclear deterrence initiative and European security: legal and strategic implications of a debate on Romania ANALIZA :MARITIME SECURITY FORUM The topic analysed in this study has recently come to the attention of the European and Romanian public… Read More »The French nuclear deterrence initiative and European security: legal and strategic implications of a debate on Romania