Development of the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova in the Context of the Evolution of the Regional Security Environment
Development of the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova in the Context of the Evolution of the Regional Security Environment

Summary/Abstract: This article analyses the evolution of the National Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova and the impact of political approaches on their role in the state’s defence system. The creation of the National Armed Forces in 1991 was an objective necessity, determined by the political processes of state building and the imperative of defending independence and territorial integrity, in the context of the armed conflict triggered by the separatist forces on the left bank of the Dniester River. After the cessation of hostilities, the position of the political forces towards the development of the National Armed Forces was marked by uncertainties, reaching a critical point in 2003 with the provisions of the “Kozak Memorandum”, which, if adopted, would have led to the abolition and liquidation of the military institution. The war in Ukraine profoundly transformed the regional security environment. This new reality requires a reassessment of the needs for the development of the armed forces. The state leadership supports the objective of modernizing the armed forces and has allocated the necessary budgetary resources. Currently, the development of the National Armed Forces is ensured by the national programs and with the help of international cooperation projects. By consolidating modern armed forces, the Republic of Moldova strengthens its national security and affirms its status as a credible partner in the field of international security.

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