THE CONFERENCE
BSC 8th edition
29/30 November 2024
The National University of Political Studies and Public Administration will organize in 2024 the 8th edition of the Bucharest Security Conference (BSC).
Bucharest Security Conference is one of the major events in the Central and Eastern European region, providing analysis and debate on the latest developments in the political and security environment of our countries.
The event originated from the B9 Cooperation Format and has been organised annually since 2016 by the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defence, promoting a common understanding of security threats among NATO members and partners, the strengthening of the Allied military presence in the region and the need to strengthen cooperation among B9 member states. The event was also supported by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division and generated partnerships with internationally renowned universities and think tanks.
Participation is free, but by invitation only, and advance RSVP is required.
COVERAGE
The annual organization of the Bucharest Security Conference is part of the SNSPA strategy, as a school of government in Romania, to establish an annual platform for debate and dialogue in the field of regional and global defence and security.
The main focus of the 7th edition is the balance of power in Europe and at regional level, in the post-war security architecture.
The event brings together experts from both the academic environment and practitioners in International Relations, to assess the most recent security evolutions in the Euro-Atlantic space, the new dynamics of the international system, and how the global power structure evolves under the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Nonetheless, the conference aims at sharing NATO and EU values in a changing international environment challenged by tendencies of a return to the national level and power politics.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The speakers will be NATO and EU representatives, prominent officials from defence and foreign affairs ministries from NATO member states in the B9 format, together with academics, NGOs, and mass media.
The Most Awaited Event
of the Year
BSC 2024 – 8th EDITION
- BSC international conference
- BSC policy report
BSC previous editions
We appreciate that the previous editions of BSC were successful and, therefore, we intend to continue the debate regarding Allied security and defence in this region.
Subjects:
- The shifting balance of power and a new security architecture
- Eastern Europe security priorities
- Security and Defence adaptation in volatile times
- How to avoid a second Iron Curtain in Europe – security perceptions
- Security perceptions and Social influence maps
- Western Balkan’s expectations towards Romania’s concrete support for the EU Integration process
Attendance:
- over 50 international speakers (top representatives of NATO HQ, the EU, the ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs, academics, representatives of the private sector, NGOs, and mass media);
- over 200 participants.
Our World Class SpeakersMajor speakers below, see all list on the speakers page
Remus Pricopie, Rector, SNSPA, Romania
Vasile Secăreş
Vasile SECĂREŞ is the Founding Rector of National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) and Professor within the Department of International Relations and European Integration specialized in international relations theory. He chairs the NATO Partnerships Studies Center and is the coordinator of the Bucharest Security Conference. He is also Chairman of the Board of EximBank since 2015 and Chairman of the Board of the Romanian Banking Institute since 2009. He holds a bachelor in Sociology and a Ph.D. in Philosophy from The University of Bucharest. He was resident fellow at the Institute for East – West Security Studies in New York, USA and the Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway. On July 1, 1990, Vasile Secăreş was appointed presidential adviser, Chief of Staff of the Romanian Presidency, with the rank of minister. He served in this position until 1992. He was founding member of the National Salvation Front, then of the Group “A Future for Romania” (GUVR) and other positions in the high administration. Between 1992- 2001 he was Vice President of EximBank. He is also member of an important number of scientific organizations and was awarded the National Order “For Merit” in 2004.
Ioan Mircea Pașcu, Former Vice President of the European Parliament, former Minister of Defence of Romania
Iordan Gheorghe Bărbulescu, Ph.D., President of the Senate, SNSPA
Jamie SHEA, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges, former NATO Spokesperson
