The Contemporary Security Provision Model in the Intelligence Practice of the Republic of Romania

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the contemporary security provision model within the intelligence practice of the Republic of Romania in the context of the transformation of the security environment. It examines the institutional architecture of the Romanian intelligence community, the functional particularities of its key actors, and their role in the process of strategic state governance. It has been established that the Romanian model is characterised by counter-intelligence dominance, the integration of intelligence structures into the decision-making system, the combination of classical methods (HUMINT) with modern digital instruments, and an orientation towards the early detection of threats.

It is substantiated that the transformation of Romania’s intelligence practice has been driven by the impact of hybrid threats, the digitalisation of the security environment, and the growing importance of the Black Sea region as a zone of strategic instability. It is demonstrated that the contemporary security provision model is based on an integrated approach combining national capabilities with mechanisms of allied cooperation. It is further determined that the effectiveness of the Romanian security system depends to a considerable extent on the quality of intelligence analysis, the level of coordination between institutions, and the capacity to adapt to the cross-sectoral nature of contemporary threats.

The practical significance of the study lies in the possibility of using the Romanian experience to improve Ukraine’s national security system, particularly with regard to the development of counter-intelligence, the integration of the analytical component, and adaptation to hybrid confrontation.