Moldova Security Forum

A platform of dialogue and cooperation dedicated to enhancing the security and democratic resilience in Europe and the Black Sea region.

[Laurențiu Pleșca @LaurentiuPl]

Honored to moderate my first panel of this caliber, "Inside Russia's Playbook: How Regime Survival Drives Operations Abroad," at @MDSecurityForum with @DaniellaMisailN , @OzgurHisarcikli , Suren Avanesyan & @LinasKojala .
Thanks @gmfus & @ecfr. Good to be home in Chișinău 🇲🇩

[Radmila Shekerinska @DepSecGenNATO]

Great to meet DM Anatolie Nosatîi – we discussed current security challenges & how we can further strengthen our cooperation w/🇲🇩 Armed Forces. Moldova makes essential contributions to Euro-Atlantic security & stability, incl in @NATO_KFOR & through your strong support to Ukraine

[Kevin Hamilton @KHamiltonNATO]

A full house for the opening panel of the 2026 Moldova Security Forum -- "New Frontlines: How Moldova's Partnerships Strengthen Resilience and Security" #msf2026 #DemocraticResilience 🇲🇩

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#MoldovaSecurityForum2026 will conclude with four closing addresses by representatives of state institutions and partner organisations.

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The discussion will look at the Kremlin’s views of NATO and EU enlargement, Western-aligned institutions and civil society, before examining how these perceptions influence Russia’s actions in the Black Sea region, including its relationship with Türkiye.

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#MoldovaSecurityForum2026 will be continuing during the second day with the parallel session “Behavioural Insights and Innovation for Social Cohesion: Building Trust and Democratic Resilience.”

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This open session will examine the vulnerabilities that enable information manipulation, foreign interference and cognitive warfare, and their impact on institutions and the functioning of society.

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The closed session, “Emerging Technologies, Black Sea Connectivity, Dual-Use Value Chains and Ukraine’s Reconstruction,” will examine how technologies developed and tested by Ukraine in the context of the war.

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In the fourth plenary session, “Crisis Management and Civil Preparedness in a Multi-Shock Environment: From Climate-Driven Crises to Continuity of Government,” we will discuss how authorities and communities can prepare for increasingly complex crises.

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The second day of the #MoldovaSecurityForum2026 begins with three opening addresses, putting the security of the Republic of Moldova, the Black Sea region and Europe in focus.

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The first day of the #MoldovaSecurityForum2026 will conclude with the launch of “Security, Defence and the Future of Europe: Views from the Capitals,” edited by Michael Kaeding, Johannes Pollak and Paul Schmidt.

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Discussions will focus on the role of the state in advancing #reintegration, the connection between reintegration and Moldova’s European path, and how these two objectives can reinforce one another.

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This session will explore how the Republic of #Moldova can move forward in the country’s reintegration process.

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The parallel session A1, “Strengthening #Defence Spending to Address Evolving #Security Challenges,” will explore how states can respond to emerging security risks while also ensuring resources for economic development and societal demands.

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The third plenary session will focus on the link between European Union #enlargement, #security cooperation, and #Europe’s ability to respond to new security challenges.

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“Strengthening Defence Cooperation for a More #Resilient Eastern Flank” brings together experts and officials from #Moldova, #Romania, the United States and #Europe to discuss how international cooperation can help Black Sea countries better respond to military and hybrid threats

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The second plenary session of the #MoldovaSecurityForum2026 will focus on #defence cooperation and #security on the Eastern Flank.

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The discussion will also explore practical avenues for improving Moldova’s capacity to respond to the security challenges facing the country and the region.

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The first plenary session of the #MoldovaSecurityForum2026, “New Frontlines: How #Moldova’s Partnerships Strengthen #Resilience and #Security,” will bring together #European and #NATO officials, Moldovan policymakers, and security experts.

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The session will focus on Moldova’s response to persistent hybrid threats and the role of international partnerships in strengthening the country’s security and resilience.