New Strategy Center

I commend @NSC_Romania and its CEO, George Scutaru, for a timely brainstorming meeting on how the ongoing war in Ukraine could be brought to an end amid the current geopolitical turbulence, with the crisis in the Middle East, organised at a beautiful setting in Focşani, Romania.

At #MSC2026, I joined @CEPA and @NSC_Romania to set the frame for a strategic discussion on the Black Sea, sharing the floor with @general_ben and @LGUMRUKCU 🇹🇷. Our discussion on "Black Swans in the Black Sea" reaffirmed that Euro-Atlantic security is intrinsically linked to the stability of the Black Sea. I called for intensified coordination at the regional level and EU-NATO levels, vital for transforming the region into a cornerstone of post-war resilience and security, as well as for increased investment in undersea cable infrastructure and energy projects.

NSC & @cepa event: „Black Swans in the Black Sea: Evaluating Post-War Security in the Black Sea Region”, at the @MunSecConf - @apolyakova, George Scutaru, @oana_toiu, Anatolie Nosatîi, @LGUMRUKCU, @ACWLapsley, @general_ben, @sducaru, @PavloKlimkin, @DanNeculaescu, @GoncharenkoUa

Congratulations to @NSC_Romania on 10 years of strategic vision and impact! Proud to have contributed to its foundation and to see it become one of the most influential Think-Tanks in Eastern Europe. Wishing continued success to George Scutaru and the entire team! #Romania #NSC

Am fost onorată să prezint ieri mesajul Președintele României, domnul Nicușor Dan, cu prilejul Galei New Strategy Center și a aniversării a 10 ani de activitate. Felicitări pentru activitatea desfășurată şi mult succes în continuare! @NSC_Romania

10 years of New Strategy Center 🎊

Very insightful discussion on the Black Sea security at the @GLOBSEC Forum, with @PMBreedlove, @PlevnelievRP and George Scutaru, moderated by @general_ben 🌐

Un dialog cu George Scutaru, CEO @NSC_Romania la Black Sea and Balkans Security Forum pe tema necesității întăririi @NATO în fața Rusiei agresive și războinice

#BlackSeaAndBalkansSecurityForum 2025 showcased the vital role of @NSC_Romania, led by George Scutaru in fostering strategic dialogue. This think tank expertly unites politicians, theorists & practitioners for regional security. Cooperation is key! 🇷🇴🇺🇸 #NSC

Panel #bsbsf @NSC_Romania & @FNFreiheit & Institutul pentru Libertate si Democratie organisé à Bucarest 🇷🇴 portant sur l’instrumentalisation de la migration dans la guerre hybride menée par la Russie

Два дня интенсивных и интересных дискуссий на Форуме по безопасности Чёрного моря в Бухаресте. И лучшее пожелание от одного из участников: «Чтобы в следующем году вы прилетели сюда из Москвы».

Azi, am participat la #BlackSeaBalkansForum, alături de @NewStrategyCtr, @MApNRomania, @MAERomania și parteneri internaționali. Am discutat despre securitatea regională în panelul „One Front, One Vision, One Strategy!”, alături de gen. (ret.) Philip Breedlove (fost @NATO SACEUR), șeful apărării din R. Moldova și omologul meu francez. Mulțumesc colegilor din #SMAp – gl.lt. Dragoș-Dumitru Iacob și gl.lt. Iulian Berdilă – pentru contribuții valoroase despre mobilitate militară, sprijinul națiunii gazdă și inovație în domeniul apărării. Today, I took part in the #BlackSeaBalkansForum, alongside @NewStrategyCtr, @MApNRomania, @MAERomania and international partners. I joined the “One Front, One Vision, One Strategy!” panel with Gen. (Ret.) Philip Breedlove (former @NATO SACEUR), the Moldovan Chief of Defence and my French counterpart (via video message), discussing regional security. Thanks to my colleagues from the Romanian Defence Staff – Lt. Gen. Dragoș-Dumitru Iacob and Lt. Gen. Iulian Berdilă – for their insights on host nation support, military mobility and future warfare. #Security #Defence #NATO #BlackSea #Romania @GeneralBreedlove, @EtatMajorFR, @modgovmd

Two days at #BSBSF2025 brought one truth into focus: Europe's security depends on readiness, realism, and regional unity. From Moldova’s hybrid battles to Black Sea deterrence, the call is clear: Stop the archer—don’t just intercept the arrow. #Geopolitics #NATO

Day 2 at #BSBSF2025: The Black Sea is a frontline — not a buffer. From food and migration to mobility, AI, and naval security, Russia’s pressure spans all domains. Europe must act: resilient, united, and forward-looking. #Security #Geopolitics #NATO #EUdefense

“Stop being afraid. The combined power—economic, military, industrial—of all of Europe, plus Canada, dwarfs Russia. One front. One vision. One strategy. Do not be afraid.” — Lt. Gen. (ret.) Ben Hodges, at #BSBSF2025 #NATO #BlackSea #Security #Transatlantic #Geopolitics

“This war will not end as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. This man means war. This man means aggression.” — Vladimir Kara-Murza, at #BSBSF2025 A sobering assessment of the war’s political engine. #Ukraine #Geopolitics #NSC

“German leadership will have to start at home.” — Nicole Koenig, Munich Security Conference, at #BSBSF2025 Europe can no longer rely solely on US for defense. A credible European industrial base must complement, not replace, American capabilities. #StrategicAutonomy #EU #NATO

“The Middle Corridor is not in competition with the EU’s Three Seas Initiative. On the contrary—it complements it.” — Amb. Fatih Ceylan, President, Ankara Policy Center, at #BSBSF2025 #Connectivity #Geopolitics #BlackSea #MiddleCorridor #ThreeSeasInitiative #NSC

“There are 2 sentiments in Russia currently: fear and insecurity. For the great majority of the Russian population, fear and insecurity are the dominant sentiments. I can feel this was something that's been actively induced and encouraged through propaganda”. @vkaramurza

“It’s vital for Romania to remain firmly anchored in the Euro-Atlantic space — a pillar of regional stability and a trusted partner for Moldova.” — H.E. Mihai Popșoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Moldova #BSBSF2025 #Moldova #Romania #Security #EuroAtlantic #NSC