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Members of the Institute for National and International Security (INIS) actively co-organized and participated in the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference “State, Security and Human Rights in the Digital Era”, held in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, on 11–12 December 2025.
The conference addressed the profound transformations affecting state sovereignty, security paradigms, human rights protection, and governance models in the context of accelerated digitalization. Special emphasis was placed on the growing impact of digital technologies on public administration, legal systems, democratic institutions, and societal resilience, as well as on the emerging risks related to cyber threats, disinformation, surveillance, and hybrid warfare.
The event gathered a broad and diverse group of researchers, academics, policy experts, representatives of public institutions, legal professionals, and international organizations from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Poland, Spain, Serbia, Hungary, and several other countries. The interdisciplinary composition of participants enabled a comprehensive exchange of perspectives across the fields of security studies, law, political science, human rights, and digital governance.
A keynote address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Darko Trifunović, Director of INIS (Belgrade, Serbia), entitled
“Russia as the Principal Security Threat to Europe: Hybrid Warfare and Strategic Destabilization.”
In his lecture, Prof. Trifunović analyzed the evolving nature of Russian hybrid operations, including information warfare, cyber activities, political subversion, and strategic manipulation of legal and institutional vulnerabilities across Europe. He emphasized the growing convergence between digital technologies and hybrid threats, warning that the erosion of trust in democratic institutions represents a critical security challenge for European states.
Video: https://www.youtube.
Another keynote lecture was delivered by Rodica Ciobanu, Director of the Department of Public Law at Moldova State University, entitled
“Mapping the Architecture of Perceived Security Risks.”
Her presentation focused on how states and societies conceptualize, prioritize, and legally frame security risks in the digital era, highlighting the gap between objective threats and public perceptions, as well as the implications for policymaking and legal responsibility.
Video: https://www.youtube.
Dr. Mariana Roșca played a prominent role in the academic program by chairing two thematic panels:
- “Digitalization in Contemporary Society: Between Advantages and Disadvantages”, which explored the social, ethical, and security implications of digital transformation; and
- “Innovation, Regulation, and Legal Responsibility in the Digital Age”, focusing on regulatory challenges, accountability mechanisms, and the balance between innovation and the protection of fundamental rights.
Throughout the conference, discussions repeatedly underlined the need for integrated security approaches, stronger legal and institutional safeguards, and enhanced international cooperation to address the complex risks emerging from digital transformation. The role of education, research networks, and evidence-based policymaking was emphasized as essential for strengthening societal resilience and protecting human rights in the digital age.
The conference served as an important platform for international and interdisciplinary dialogue, reinforcing cooperation between academic institutions, research centers, and public authorities. INIS’s active involvement further confirmed its role as a key regional and international actor in the fields of security studies, hybrid threat analysis, and strategic risk assessment.
Official conference information:
https://usm.md/?p=44166&lang=
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Members of the Institute for National and International Security (INIS) actively co-organized and participated in the 10th International Scientific and Practical Conference “State, Security and Human Rights in the Digital Era”, held in Chișinău, Republic of Moldova, on 11–12 December 2025.
The conference addressed the profound transformations affecting state sovereignty, security paradigms, human rights protection, and governance models in the context of accelerated digitalization. Special emphasis was placed on the growing impact of digital technologies on public administration, legal systems, democratic institutions, and societal resilience, as well as on the emerging risks related to cyber threats, disinformation, surveillance, and hybrid warfare.
The event gathered a broad and diverse group of researchers, academics, policy experts, representatives of public institutions, legal professionals, and international organizations from the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Poland, Spain, Serbia, Hungary, and several other countries. The interdisciplinary composition of participants enabled a comprehensive exchange of perspectives across the fields of security studies, law, political science, human rights, and digital governance.
A keynote address was delivered by Prof. Dr. Darko Trifunović, Director of INIS (Belgrade, Serbia), entitled
“Russia as the Principal Security Threat to Europe: Hybrid Warfare and Strategic Destabilization.”
In his lecture, Prof. Trifunović analyzed the evolving nature of Russian hybrid operations, including information warfare, cyber activities, political subversion, and strategic manipulation of legal and institutional vulnerabilities across Europe. He emphasized the growing convergence between digital technologies and hybrid threats, warning that the erosion of trust in democratic institutions represents a critical security challenge for European states.
Video: https://www.youtube.
Another keynote lecture was delivered by Rodica Ciobanu, Director of the Department of Public Law at Moldova State University, entitled
“Mapping the Architecture of Perceived Security Risks.”
Her presentation focused on how states and societies conceptualize, prioritize, and legally frame security risks in the digital era, highlighting the gap between objective threats and public perceptions, as well as the implications for policymaking and legal responsibility.
Video: https://www.youtube.
Dr. Mariana Roșca played a prominent role in the academic program by chairing two thematic panels:
- “Digitalization in Contemporary Society: Between Advantages and Disadvantages”, which explored the social, ethical, and security implications of digital transformation; and
- “Innovation, Regulation, and Legal Responsibility in the Digital Age”, focusing on regulatory challenges, accountability mechanisms, and the balance between innovation and the protection of fundamental rights.
Throughout the conference, discussions repeatedly underlined the need for integrated security approaches, stronger legal and institutional safeguards, and enhanced international cooperation to address the complex risks emerging from digital transformation. The role of education, research networks, and evidence-based policymaking was emphasized as essential for strengthening societal resilience and protecting human rights in the digital age.
The conference served as an important platform for international and interdisciplinary dialogue, reinforcing cooperation between academic institutions, research centers, and public authorities. INIS’s active involvement further confirmed its role as a key regional and international actor in the fields of security studies, hybrid threat analysis, and strategic risk assessment.
Official conference information:
https://usm.md/?p=44166&lang=
