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The Institute for National and International Security (INIS) proudly participated in the high-level international conference “Full-Spectrum Warfare and the Role of Migration in Modern Integrated Operations,” held on 27–28 April 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, under the auspices of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning, and the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The conference took place in the premises of the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, in the presence and with the active participation of the highest-ranking officials of the Romanian Police and security institutions. This institutional setting further emphasized the operational and strategic relevance of the topics discussed.
The event brought together leading experts, policymakers, intelligence professionals, and academics from across Europe, focusing on the evolving nature of security in the context of full-spectrum warfare — a concept that integrates military, political, economic, informational, and societal dimensions of power. Within this framework, migration was examined not merely as a humanitarian phenomenon, but as a strategic factor increasingly embedded in hybrid and integrated operations.
A particularly significant aspect of the conference was the strong and visible presence of INIS, whose members and partners made substantial contributions across multiple panels, reinforcing the Institute’s role as a leading platform in the development of Security Science.
At the forefront, special recognition was given to Prof. Dr. Iulian Chifu, President of the Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Center and a distinguished INIS member, who has been awarded the Grand Gold Medal of INIS for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of Security Science and the development of Security Culture. His role at the conference, including participation in the opening session and moderation of key panels, confirmed his strategic importance within the international security community.
INIS members actively contributed to the conference through the following presentations and thematic engagements:
Prof. Dr. Darko Trifunović (INIS Director)
Delivered a lecture titled “Migration as a Weapon of Hybrid Warfare – The Role of Intelligence,” focusing on the intelligence dimension of migration flows, including their exploitation by state and non-state actors, the challenges of counterintelligence in mixed migration environments, and the necessity of integrating intelligence assessments into broader security frameworks.
Prof. Dr. John M. Nomikos (RIEAS, INIS Senior Member)
Presented on “Turkey and Sahel Region Migration Routes to Europe: Security and Intelligence Challenges,” analyzing key migration corridors, the geopolitical implications of transit regions, and the role of intelligence cooperation in addressing transnational risks.
Prof. Dr. Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik
Addressed “Migration as a Hybrid Pressure Tool: Administrative Governance and Security Responses in Full Spectrum Operations,” highlighting the intersection between legal frameworks, governance structures, and security responses in managing migration as a strategic instrument.
Prof. Dr. Nikola Dujovski
Delivered a presentation on “Integrated Responses to Migration in Full Spectrum Warfare: Military, Political and Humanitarian Dimensions,” emphasizing the need for coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches to address the complexity of migration-related security challenges.
Prof. Dr. Snezhana Mojsoska
Presented “Migration as a Macroeconomic Shock: Economic Security under Full Spectrum Strategic Pressures,” focusing on the economic dimension of migration and its implications for national and regional security resilience.
Prof. Dr. Rastislav Kazansky
Explored “Migration in the Crossfire of Narratives: Anti-American and Pro-Russian Frames in Political Communication under Full Spectrum Warfare,” examining the role of information warfare, strategic narratives, and disinformation in shaping public perception and political dynamics.
Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mario Greco
Discussed “Full Spectrum Warfare and the Transformation of Security,” providing a strategic overview of evolving security paradigms and the operational integration of multiple domains of conflict.
Prof. Dr. Sultan Zahidov
Presented “Beyond Classical Security Thinking: Full Spectrum Warfare as an Emerging Strategic Paradigm,” offering a conceptual and theoretical perspective on the transformation of security studies and the need for new analytical frameworks.
Additionally, Prof. Dr. Iulian Chifu contributed with a presentation on “Full Spectrum Warfare: The Boracay and Spider Web Cases,” providing applied case-study analysis of integrated operational environments.
The collective participation of INIS members demonstrated a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding modern security challenges. Their contributions reflected the core principles of Security Science as an autonomous and integrative discipline capable of addressing complex, non-linear threats in contemporary environments.
The conference clearly reaffirmed that migration, when observed through the lens of full-spectrum warfare, represents both a consequence and an instrument of strategic action, requiring coordinated responses that combine intelligence, governance, legal frameworks, and societal resilience.
INIS will continue to actively contribute to international academic and professional dialogue, strengthening its global network and advancing the development of Security Science as a foundational discipline for understanding and managing 21st-century security challenges.
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The Institute for National and International Security (INIS) proudly participated in the high-level international conference “Full-Spectrum Warfare and the Role of Migration in Modern Integrated Operations,” held on 27–28 April 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, under the auspices of the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Center for Conflict Prevention and Early Warning, and the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The conference took place in the premises of the Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs, in the presence and with the active participation of the highest-ranking officials of the Romanian Police and security institutions. This institutional setting further emphasized the operational and strategic relevance of the topics discussed.
The event brought together leading experts, policymakers, intelligence professionals, and academics from across Europe, focusing on the evolving nature of security in the context of full-spectrum warfare — a concept that integrates military, political, economic, informational, and societal dimensions of power. Within this framework, migration was examined not merely as a humanitarian phenomenon, but as a strategic factor increasingly embedded in hybrid and integrated operations.
A particularly significant aspect of the conference was the strong and visible presence of INIS, whose members and partners made substantial contributions across multiple panels, reinforcing the Institute’s role as a leading platform in the development of Security Science.
At the forefront, special recognition was given to Prof. Dr. Iulian Chifu, President of the Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Center and a distinguished INIS member, who has been awarded the Grand Gold Medal of INIS for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of Security Science and the development of Security Culture. His role at the conference, including participation in the opening session and moderation of key panels, confirmed his strategic importance within the international security community.
INIS members actively contributed to the conference through the following presentations and thematic engagements:
Prof. Dr. Darko Trifunović (INIS Director)
Delivered a lecture titled “Migration as a Weapon of Hybrid Warfare – The Role of Intelligence,” focusing on the intelligence dimension of migration flows, including their exploitation by state and non-state actors, the challenges of counterintelligence in mixed migration environments, and the necessity of integrating intelligence assessments into broader security frameworks.
Prof. Dr. John M. Nomikos (RIEAS, INIS Senior Member)
Presented on “Turkey and Sahel Region Migration Routes to Europe: Security and Intelligence Challenges,” analyzing key migration corridors, the geopolitical implications of transit regions, and the role of intelligence cooperation in addressing transnational risks.
Prof. Dr. Jowanka Jakubek-Lalik
Addressed “Migration as a Hybrid Pressure Tool: Administrative Governance and Security Responses in Full Spectrum Operations,” highlighting the intersection between legal frameworks, governance structures, and security responses in managing migration as a strategic instrument.
Prof. Dr. Nikola Dujovski
Delivered a presentation on “Integrated Responses to Migration in Full Spectrum Warfare: Military, Political and Humanitarian Dimensions,” emphasizing the need for coordinated, multi-sectoral approaches to address the complexity of migration-related security challenges.
Prof. Dr. Snezhana Mojsoska
Presented “Migration as a Macroeconomic Shock: Economic Security under Full Spectrum Strategic Pressures,” focusing on the economic dimension of migration and its implications for national and regional security resilience.
Prof. Dr. Rastislav Kazansky
Explored “Migration in the Crossfire of Narratives: Anti-American and Pro-Russian Frames in Political Communication under Full Spectrum Warfare,” examining the role of information warfare, strategic narratives, and disinformation in shaping public perception and political dynamics.
Brig. Gen. (ret.) Mario Greco
Discussed “Full Spectrum Warfare and the Transformation of Security,” providing a strategic overview of evolving security paradigms and the operational integration of multiple domains of conflict.
Prof. Dr. Sultan Zahidov
Presented “Beyond Classical Security Thinking: Full Spectrum Warfare as an Emerging Strategic Paradigm,” offering a conceptual and theoretical perspective on the transformation of security studies and the need for new analytical frameworks.
Additionally, Prof. Dr. Iulian Chifu contributed with a presentation on “Full Spectrum Warfare: The Boracay and Spider Web Cases,” providing applied case-study analysis of integrated operational environments.
The collective participation of INIS members demonstrated a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to understanding modern security challenges. Their contributions reflected the core principles of Security Science as an autonomous and integrative discipline capable of addressing complex, non-linear threats in contemporary environments.
The conference clearly reaffirmed that migration, when observed through the lens of full-spectrum warfare, represents both a consequence and an instrument of strategic action, requiring coordinated responses that combine intelligence, governance, legal frameworks, and societal resilience.
INIS will continue to actively contribute to international academic and professional dialogue, strengthening its global network and advancing the development of Security Science as a foundational discipline for understanding and managing 21st-century security challenges.
