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THE END OF AN ENDLESS WAR. ROMANIA`S INVOLVEMENT IN AFGHANISTAN
THE END OF AN ENDLESS WAR. ROMANIA`S INVOLVEMENT IN AFGHANISTAN

Author(s): Andreea Cristina Mănăilă
Subject(s): Military history, Recent History (1900 till today), Security and defense, Military policy, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Ovidius University Press
Keywords: anti-terrorist operation; missions; Romanian soldiers; Guardian Angels; Infantry Battalions; ISAF; Endurring Freedom Operation; Resolute Support Operation;

Summary/Abstract: Without the slightest doubt, the contribution that Romanian state has brought to Afghan society development enjoys a major recognition and capitalization worldwide. This theoretical and practical involvement of Romanian army in Afghanistan operations theater was figured in obligations and benefits as a result of belonging to such an international project. The exceptional performance of Romanian staff in several thousand missions successfully completed has demonstrate its ability to stand out with its partners and to implement fighting techniques and tactics in missions of great complexity and commitment. It is important to specify and recognize Romania’s role in major projects established at a high level by NATO member states, its loyal involvement in large-scale plans carried out positively at Kabul International Airport or in Afghan provinces. Despite the modest technical endowments of military arsenal, Romanian army has highlighted its ability to self-sustain and achieve strategic transport for moving contingents to various operations theaters throughout Afghanistan. Romania's participation in world conflicts management, in the fight against terrorism and its effects, supposes first of all a participation in war prevention, in ensuring stability at regional and global level and in consolidating security environment that allows the development of states democratic principles, borders inviolability, economic and social development, progress and prosperity etc.

  • Issue Year: 17/2021
  • Issue No: 1+2
  • Page Range: 283-296
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English
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