STRENGTHENING SECURITY AND RESILIENCE IN THE BLACK SEA REGION
The document examines the security risks in the Black Sea and the measures that need to be taken at the national, regional and alliance levels to build resilience. The focus is on the protection of critical maritime infrastructure. The material was developed on the basis of a round table organized by the Sofia Security Forum and the New Strategy Center on September 19, 2025, with the participation of high-ranking representatives of various ministries from Bulgaria and Romania.
Yordan Bozhilov
Article
Balkans and Black Sea
Security and Defense
European Union
NATO
CAN DEFENSE SPENDING STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH?
Europe is sharply increasing its defense spending. But can these expenditures contribute to economic growth in addition to building defense capabilities? The article was written for Mediapool
Йордан Божилов
Article
Security and Defense
European Union
EUROPEAN DEFENSE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BULGARIAN BUSINESS PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS
The lecture was delivered to members of the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and presented the main ideas of European defense and the opportunities for participation in various projects, primarily under the European Defense Fund.
Йордан Божилов
Article
Security and Defense
European Union
EUROPEAN SECURITY ARCHITECTURE IN CRISIS?
The material contains two articles: "European Security Autonomy - Can Europe be Independent of the US in the Field of Defense?" and "China's New Economic and Strategic Approach to the EU", which were presented by the authors at a conference held on April 15, 2025 at Sofia University.
Тодор Михайлов, Симеон Крушев, Николай Славков, Илияна Аризанова, Вергиния Петрова, Йоанна Огнянова, Кристина Минчева, Ива Веселинова
Article
Global Challenges
Security and Defense
European Union
NATO
WILL WE HAVE A CONSCRIPT ARMY OR ANOTHER FORM OF MILITARY TRAINING AGAIN?
Should the barracks be brought back or should some form of military training or preparation be introduced for Bulgarian citizens? For men only or for women as well? For all or only for a part of the population? Mandatory or voluntary? These questions are raised periodically, but there seems to be no clear understanding of the purpose of this training. There is also a lack of serious comprehensive analysis. We must clearly state that the purpose of military training of the population in any form, outside of the professional armed forces, is the potential participation of these people in the defense of the country or in performing tasks in other crises, if they are called upon.
Yordan Bozhilov
Article
Security and Defense
MYTHS AND REALITIES ABOUT DEFENSE BUDGET
The Article analyzes the factors that determine the Defense Budget. The article was written for "Mediapool" (https://www.mediapool.bg/mitove-i-realnosti-za-parite-za-otbrana-news367924.html#comments)
Pavlin Russanov, PhD
Article
Security and Defense