Abstract
This study presents a SWOT strategic analysis of Romania, examining its geopolitical position and the implications for national, regional, and NATO security. Romania's strategic strengths include its NATO membership, geographic location at the crossroads of Central and Eastern Europe, and growing military capabilities. Weaknesses involve infrastructure limitations, socio-economic disparities, and political vulnerabilities. Opportunities emerge from deepening regional cooperation, EU integration, and defense modernization, while threats stem from regional instability, hybrid warfare, and Russian influence in the Black Sea area. The analysis highlights how Romania's internal and external dynamics shape its security posture, emphasizing the critical interplay between national resilience, regional stability, and NATO's strategic objectives in the evolving European security environment.
Cuvinte cheie
SWOT analysis
Geopolitical
national security
regional security
NATO security
Istoric articol
Publicat
01.04.2026
Informații autori
Citare recomandată
Nicolae Daniel Fîță (2026). SWOT Strategic Analysis of Romania – Geopolitical Consequences for National, Regional, and NATO Security. Journal of Fiability and Durability, 1(1), 129–139. https://doi.org/10.65631/JFD.1(37).2026.17
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