Aims and Scope

Studia Securitatis Journal (ISSN 2821 – 5966; ISSN – L 2821 – 5966) aims to provide valuable research for the experts and for the public on the following topics:

  1. Security level:
    1. Global security
    2. Regional security
    3. National security
    4. Community security
    5. Private security
  2. Security domain:
    1. Military security
    2. Political security
    3. Economic security
    4. Environmental security
    5. Cultural security
    6. Judicial security
  3. Also, we intend to include the thematic area of our concerns security applications such as:  AI systems, food security, job security, cybersecurity, public diplomacy, emerging technologies, information environment, disinformation/misinformation, hybrid warfare, etc.

Studia Securitatis Journal encompasses a broad range of security-related topics, offering critical analyses at the international, national, community, and private levels. It provides a multidisciplinary platform for exploring security through various lenses, including military, economic, social, political, environmental, and cultural perspectives. The journal also covers emerging areas of concern, such as AI systems, cybersecurity, public diplomacy, misinformation, hybrid warfare, and more. The thematic diversity ensures that the journal remains at the forefront of contemporary security studies. It covers a broad spectrum of security-related issues, including but not limited to:

  • National Security. Articles and research papers exploring the strategies, policies, and challenges faced by nations in safeguarding their sovereignty, territorial integrity, and public safety.
  • International Relations and Global Security. In-depth analysis of geopolitical dynamics, international conflicts, peacekeeping operations, and the role of international organizations like the UN, NATO, etc., in maintaining global peace and security.
  • Hybrid Warfare. Cyber Warfare. The effects of cyber-attacks in hybrid strategies, including examples of state-sponsored hacking, ransomware, and cyber espionage. The implications for national security and critical infrastructure; Information Warfare and Propaganda – the use of disinformation, fake news, and psychological operations to influence public opinion, undermine governments, and destabilize societies. Economic Warfare – economic tools, such as sanctions, trade wars, and financial manipulation, are used in hybrid conflicts to weaken adversaries. Irregular Forces and Proxy Wars – the use of non-state actors, militias, and private military companies in hybrid warfare to achieve strategic objectives without direct confrontation.
  • Defense and Military Studies. Analysis on defense policies, military strategies, the development and procurement of defense technologies, and the role of armed forces in national and international contexts.
  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism. Analyses of terrorist organizations, radicalization processes, and the various counterterrorism strategies employed by states and international coalitions.
  • Human Security. Exploration of security from a broader perspective, including human rights, environmental security, food security, and public health as elements of global security.
  • International Public Law, International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and Armed Conflicts, Human Rights Law. Provides a robust framework to explore various global security issues, particularly in the realms of peace, conflict resolution, human rights, and the role of international organizations. The impact of international legal frameworks on modern conflicts, such as the laws governing cyber warfare and autonomous weapons.
  • Security in Emerging Technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain). Studies related to the way how these technologies are reshaping the security landscape, creating new threats and vulnerabilities while also offering innovative solutions. This makes them critical subjects for security studies.