Acta Universitatis Danubius. Relationes Internationales

Analysis of International Conflicts in Global Politics

2024-10-22T07:58:36+00:00

This article explores the complex dynamics of international conflicts in contemporary global politics, analyzing the economic, political, ethnic, and geopolitical factors that contribute to the outbreak and escalation of these conflicts. In a global context marked by economic interdependence and geopolitical shifts, such as the rise of regional powers like China and Russia, international conflicts are no longer confined to traditional state rivalries but are amplified by non-state actors and emerging technologies, such as drones and cyberattacks. The article highlights the crucial role of international organizations, such as the UN and NATO, in managing and resolving conflicts, but also underscores the limitations of these structures in the face of asymmetric conflicts or hybrid wars. It examines how economic sanctions, energy crises, and forced migration affect not only the directly involved states but also global stability. The main conclusion of the research is that a more flexible and multidimensional approach, based on preventive diplomacy, economic development, and international cooperation, is essential for preventing and effectively managing international conflicts in the rapidly changing global order. The analysis offers new perspectives on how international conflicts can be understood and addressed, emphasizing the interaction between deep-rooted causes and recent developments in the technological and geopolitical spheres.

Security Challenges and Strategic Environment in the Western Balkans

2024-11-08T06:47:36+00:00

The Western Balkans, a region with complex historical, political, and ethnic dynamics, presents unique security challenges for both regional actors and the broader European Union (EU). This paper examines the security environment in the Western Balkans, focusing on interethnic tensions, organized crime, political instability, and the impact of external actors. By analysing key issues and the influence of EU and NATO integration, the study provides insights into both current challenges and future strategies for achieving long-term stability.

Strategic Studies and the New Geopolitical International Scenario

2024-11-08T07:07:38+00:00

This paper explores the evolving field of strategic studies in light of the new geopolitical international scenario characterized by multipolarity, hybrid warfare, and technological competition. It examines the historical development of strategic studies, the implications of contemporary geopolitical trends, and the need for adaptation within the field to address complex security challenges. Ultimately, it argues that a redefined approach to strategic studies is essential for effective policy formulation and national security in an increasingly interconnected and contested world. Strategic studies is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the analysis of power dynamics, military strategy, and national security within the broader framework of international relations. It encompasses the examination of how states and non-state actors utilize power to achieve their objectives, particularly in the realm of conflict and security.

The Abuse of Diplomatic Immunity: Examining Cases and Implications for International Relations – A Research.

2024-11-09T15:00:09+00:00

The research aims to critically analyze the instances and consequences of the misuse of diplomatic immunity in modern international relations. Diplomatic immunity, a fundamental principle of international law, is designed to protect diplomats and consular agents from legal prosecution and ensure the smooth functioning of international relations. However, its abuse—ranging from criminal activity to human rights violations—has raised concerns about accountability and fairness in the global community. This study seeks to investigate the underlying causes and consequences of such abuses, exploring how diplomatic immunity has been exploited by diplomats to shield themselves from prosecution for unlawful actions. It examines several high-profile cases where immunity has been invoked in controversial contexts, including human trafficking, corruption, and violent crimes, and the subsequent international responses. The objectives of the project include: (1) Identifying key instances where diplomatic immunity has been misused, (2) Analyzing the legal and political frameworks that enable such abuses, (3) Assessing the impact of diplomatic immunity abuse on the credibility of international law, and (4) Proposing potential reforms to ensure a more balanced application of diplomatic immunity. The scope of the research encompasses case studies from various geopolitical regions and diplomatic missions, reflecting diverse legal and cultural contexts. The methodology applied combines qualitative and comparative analysis. Legal case studies, official reports, and diplomatic records are analyzed to identify patterns of abuse. In-depth interviews with legal scholars, diplomats, and international law experts will supplement the analysis, offering a nuanced understanding of the implications for international relations. This study aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on diplomatic immunity, with an emphasis on promoting reforms that protect both diplomatic privileges and the principles of justice and accountability in international relations.

Globalization and Economic Growth in China

2024-11-24T15:25:01+00:00

The Asian continent is rapidly becoming the global economy's nerve centre. It is possible that by 2040, the area would be responsible for more than 40% of world consumption and over half of global GDP. Meanwhile, the Chinese economy is the biggest in the Asian region, against this backdrop, the study estimates how globalization and its spillovers have affected economic growth in China over the period of 1990 and 2021. The study utilized FMOLS as its technique of estimation in analyzing the objective of the study with the following conclusion; trade openness had a positive and significant relationship with economic growth in China. The number of Chinese residents who have access to internet had both positive and significant relationship with the country`s economic growth. Though, FDI had a positive relationship with Chinese economic growth but the relationship is insignificant. However, remittances and number of people who have access to electricity had a positive but non-significant relationship with economic growth in China. Therefore, globalisation has benefited the Chinese economic growth positively in such a way that trade openness contributed a significant impact but the impact of FDI is not significant. Therefore, the policymakers in China should sustain a continuous opening of the Chinese economic to international trade. In the same vein, more inflows of FDI into China should be facilitated by Chinese government policies via the provision investment climate environment.

Hybrid Security in the Post-Modern Era: Challenges and Responses in International Relations

2024-12-12T11:42:16+00:00

The contemporary international system faces a diversity of security threats, in the context of an international dynamic that is in continuous change. Moreover, we can note the existence of economic interdependence, multipolarity and the acceleration of technological progress. Thus, the international society faces complex security challenges, including hybrid threats, the escalation of cyber conflicts, the intensification of geopolitical competition and the increase in vulnerabilities associated with climate crises and social instability. The transitional space between peace and war has expanded, transforming into a zone of unconventional conflict, characterized by threats such as propaganda, cyberattacks and disinformation. The asymmetric practices adopted by certain states generate an intensification of concerns at the international level, determining an acute need for cooperation between actors, in order to build a common front against hybrid threats.

The concept of hybrid security has developed as a specific response to the postmodern era, aiming to combat conventional and unconventional attacks in a highly interconnected international system. This research aims to analyse, through a multidisciplinary approach, the reactions of the international community to such challenges, as well as the main instruments developed by leading global actors, such as the European Union and NATO, in managing them. The study also identifies and examines the main types of hybrid threats, approached through the lens of classical theories of international relations.

Finally, the paper discusses aspects related to global governance in the context of a multipolar world and explores possible responses, both from a theoretical and applied perspective, to the stated security challenges. This approach contributes to a deeper understanding of the adaptation and resilience mechanisms of the international system in the face of new forms of hybrid conflict.