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Security Issues in the Danube Region
Security Issues in the Danube Region

Author(s): Carmen Ardelean
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Economic development, Geopolitics
Published by: Editura Militară
Keywords: RSC; security community; securitization; variables; institutional coordination;

Summary/Abstract: Due to its geographical characteristics (second longest river in Europe, passing through or bordering 10 different European states) the Danube has had a major importance for the regional security, has influenced the balance of power in Europe and has played a part in the economic development of the riparian states. Its complex characteristics require a constant focus due to potential security issues which may affect it. However, can it also be viewed as a Regional Security Complex? The present paper aims to answer this question by proposing two hypotheses based on the RSC Theory and on a complex description of the relevant international environment.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 121-134
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English
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