Cristina EJOVA
State University of Moldova
| Abstract: | After the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, terrorism has been perceived as a paramount threat to security at all levels of international functionality – local, national, regional, interregional, and global. Terrorism can be referred to as a peril, a real and long-lasting threat of significant proportions. Currently, it is one of the major factors that affect global development and shapes the socio-political agenda at all levels, from national to international. The Republic of Moldova is in solidarity with the activities of both state and non-state actors aimed at countering terrorism. While the capacities of the Republic of Moldova are relatively limited, it takes a firm stance against terrorism and has always expressed readiness to align with international efforts. The Republic of Moldova considers the consolidation of international efforts necessary, convinced that only through the cooperation of all anti-terrorist forces can this scourge be suppressed. Currently, the attention of international actors is focused on identifying solutions to the armed conflict in Ukraine and preventing other outbreaks of conflict. International terrorism seems to have been relegated to a lower priority, but this does not preclude the need for the prevention of potential terrorist actions. In this context, international cooperation in the field of counterterrorism is indispensable and timely. The article will highlight the particularities of the international cooperation of the Republic of Moldova with international governmental organizations in the field of combating and preventing international terrorism. |
| Keywords: | International terrorism; international cooperation; fight against terrorism; prevention of terrorism; international organizations; the anti-terrorism Center; the Security and Intelligence Service of the Republic of Moldova |
| Contact details of the authors: | E-mail: cristina.ejova@usm.md |
| Institutional affiliation of the authors: | Moldova State University, Faculty of International Relations Political and Administrative Sciences |
| Institutions address: | Moldova State University, 60 A. Mateevici Str., Chisinau, http://usm.md |