BEYOND BORDERS: REIMAGINING GLOBAL SECURITY IN THE FACE OF NORTH KOREAN THREATS AND ROMANIA'S ROLE IN NATO
BEYOND BORDERS: REIMAGINING GLOBAL SECURITY IN THE FACE OF NORTH KOREAN THREATS AND ROMANIA'S ROLE IN NATO

Author(s): Sofia FLORESCU-ZIDUREAN
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense, Geopolitics
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: Regional Security Complex Theory; North Korea; Global Security; Cybersecurity; Romania; NATO; North Korea-Russia Pact;
Summary/Abstract: Barry Buzan’s Regional Security Complex Theory, which posits that security concerns are predominantly shaped by regional dynamics, is increasingly inadequate for addressing the complex, multifaceted threats of 2024. This paper critically examines the limitations of RSCT in the contemporary security landscape, characterized by transnational dangers such as cyberattacks, nuclear proliferation, and non-state actors. By using North Korea as a case study, it explores how its nuclear ambitions, missile capabilities, and cyber warfare transcend regional boundaries, making it a global security challenge. The recent alliance between North Korea and Russia further complicates the geopolitical landscape, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This paper also discusses the ramifications for Romania, whose security is intricately tied to NATO's collective defense posture, as emphasized in Romania's National Defense Strategy. The paper concludes by calling for a broader theoretical framework that better encapsulates the interconnected and transnational nature of global security threats.

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