Cyber Security and New Technologies
Cyber Security and New Technologies
NAVIGATING THROUGH TURBULENT TIMES: THE NEW DYNAMIC IN THE GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY LANDSCAPE
The Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), the Embassy of Switzerland in Sofia, and the Sofia Security Forum organized an engaging discussion titled “NAVIGATING THROUGH TURBULENT TIMES: THE NEW DYNAMIC IN THE GLOBAL PEACE AND SECURITY LANDSCAPE.” The event took place on 6 June 2025 at the Central Military Club in Sofia and marked the 30th anniversary of the GCSP. The GCSP is an international foundation dedicated to advancing global cooperation, security, and peace. It stands as a leading platform in the international security arena, bringing together diverse actors through inclusive dialogue, executive education, and the exchange of ideas. Our guest speaker, Dr. Jean-Marc Rickli, Head of Global and Emerging Risks and Founder and Director of the Polymath Initiative at GCSP, presented an analysis of global trends and connected scientific developments to their impact on security, defence, international affairs, our societies, and individuals. A comprehensive approach like this is essential to understand potential risks and threats, raise awareness among decision-makers, and take necessary measures.
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Global Challenges
Security and Defense
Cyber Security and New Technologies
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION IN TIMES OF POLYCRISIS AND CHALLENGES IN THE COGNITIVE DOMAIN
This aim of this publication is to draw attention to the need to build resilience in the societies and Member States of the European Union in times of “polycrisis” and challenges in the cognitive domain. Following an analysis of global risks and hybrid threats, as well as the emergence of artificial intelligence in today‘s communication and security environment, certain recommendations and conclusions are drawn to enable the EU to exploit its potential to be a “multidimensional power”, overcoming non-kinetic challenges to vulnerabilities in democratic societies, citizens‘ minds and emotions. In this research, a range of political science analysis methods were employed. In addition, the “mind maps” technique of the British psychologist Tony Buzan was implemented by enabling the synthesis of ideas through visual representations. On the eve of the European elections in 2024, the publication draws key conclusions and recommendations for overcoming the challenges of desinformation, perception management and psychological manipulation, which undermine trust in democratic institutions and prevent decisionmakers from countering them. These include: building resilience through education, media literacy, critical thinking, digital competencies, mental toughness; the ability to think not only fast but also slow; the application of exponential design to strategic thinking; multilateralism and close cooperation with NATO. https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=1215198
Assist. Prof. Monika Panayotova, PhD, Vice President of the Sofia Security Forum
Book
Global Challenges
Cyber Security and New Technologies
European Union
NATO
BLURRING THE TRUTH: DISINFORMATION IN SOUTHEAST EUROPE
International Conference about the disinformation in the Southeast Europe and how to counter this threat and develop resilient societies.
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Global Challenges
Security and Defense
Cyber Security and New Technologies
WHY THE HYBRID THREATS SHOULD NOT BE UNDERESTIMATED
Sofia Security Forum, the Embassy of the United States of America in Bulgaria and the Students‘ Diplomatic Club organized on 19 April 2022 an academic discussion titled "Why hybrid threats should not be underestimated". The event took place at the Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohdirdski". Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rumyana Christidi of the Faculty of History and member of Sofia Security Forum, was moderator of the event. The speakers were Mr. Yordan Bozhilov, Deputy Minister of Defence, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ralitsa Kovacheva, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Sofia University, and Mr. Charles J. Perego, Political and Economic Officer, U.S. Embassy Sofia. More than thirty students attended the event, the majority following “International relations” at the Faculty of Law, but also students from the faculties of “Law”, “History” and “Hebraistika” (Jewish Studies) at Sofia University.
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Security and Defense
Cyber Security and New Technologies
THE TRANSFORMATION POTENTIAL OF THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Online discussion on the various applications and consequences of artificial intelligence in society.
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Cyber Security and New Technologies
AI BASED SOLUTIONS FOR EU MILITARY MISSIONS AND OPERATIONS
Analysis of the impact of new technologies on various spheres of life. International conference organized by the Sofia Security Forum and the European Military Staff.
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Security and Defense
Cyber Security and New Technologies
European Union