Repozitoriul Instituțional al Universității de Stat din Moldova (RI USM)

Institutional Repository of Moldova State University (IR MSU)

Repozitoriul Instituțional al Universității de Stat din Moldova reprezintă arhiva digitală cu acces deschis a rezultatelor cercetărilor științifice și științifico-didactice efectuate în cadrul universității. Conținutul arhivei este multidisciplinar și include lucrări din domeniile științelor exacte și socio-umanistice.
The Institutional Repository of the State University of Moldova is an open access digital archive of the results of scientific and scientific-didactic research carried out within the university. The archive's content is multidisciplinary and includes works from the fields of exact sciences, social sciences and humanities.

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Youth digital attitude and engagement: a comparative study of the U.S. and Lebanon (2022-2025) [Articol]
(Moldova State University, 2026) Merhe, Céline; Rodriguez, Bismarck Enrique; Raad, Jana; Hamoud, Mahmoud
This study explores the impact of presidential mandates on youth attitudes towards governance and online civic engagement in the United States and Lebanon—two democracies facing different challenges. The Israeli-Hezbollah war in 2024, alongside Lebanon’s presidential vacancy from October 2022 to January 2025, deepened the institutional gridlock and public distrust. The election of former Chief of Army General Joseph Aoun marked a turning point for narratives of sovereignty and youth responsibility in the public sphere. In contrast, Donald Trump’s 2025 reelection as US president reignited the “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) agenda, intensifying polarization and altering the digital civic sphere. The main objective of our study is to gauge the impact on young people’s views toward governance and their involvement in online civic speech in both countries. This study uses a mixed-methods approach, with a cross-national survey to measure youth trust and an archival analysis of youth-initiated digital campaigns on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. It investigates the correlation between these mandates and shifting youth attitudes within both countries’ contexts of institutional crisis. By comparing a case of governance breakdown and rebirth with one of democratic erosion and populist revival, this research highlights the multifaceted relationship between presidential leadership, youth resilience, and how digital platforms foster civic engagement during upheaval.
The evolving architecture of economic policy coordination in the European Union [Articol]
(Moldova State University, 2026) Kupczyk, Radoslaw
This paper analyses the evolution of economic policy coordination in the European Union (EU), tracing its development from the rules-based framework of the Maastricht Treaty to the crisis-driven innovations of the 21st century. It argues that the EU’s economic governance architecture is not the product of a grand design but rather a pathdependent process of institutional adaptation in response to successive crises. The paper first examines the theoretical underpinnings of policy coordination in a monetary union, highlighting the challenges posed by the Eurozone’s status as a non-optimal currency area. It then charts the history of the coordination framework, beginning with the original Stability and Growth Pact (SGP), whose rigidities and enforcement weaknesses were starkly exposed by the sovereign debt crisis. The analysis proceeds to dissect the complex tapestry of post-crisis governance reforms-including the Six-Pack, Two-Pack, Fiscal Compact, and the European Semester—which significantly deepened surveillance but also increased complexity and raised questions of democratic legitimacy. Finally, the paper assesses the paradigm shift represented by the Next Generation EU (NGEU) recovery instrument, a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NGEU introduced common debt issuance and investment-focused conditionality, moving away from the austerity-driven logic of the previous crisis. The paper concludes that while the EU’s coordination framework has become more resilient, it remains fraught with fundamental tensions between rules and discretion, supranationalism and intergovernmentalism, and solidarity and responsibility. Resolving these tensions is the central challenge for the future of the Economic and Monetary Union.
Energy transition as a catalyst for sdgs: lesson from german’s renewable shift for european security and sustainability [Articol]
(Moldova State University, 2026) Kubis, Liliana
The global pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) – has gained urgency amid geopolitical conflicts and energy market disruptions. This paper investigates how Germany’s accelerated renewable energy transition (Energiewende) serves as a strategic model for achieving energy security while advancing broader sustainability objectives in Europe. The study focuses on german die Ampelkoalition’s tenure (SPD-Greens-FDP coalition), analysing their policy frameworks, technological investments, and socio-economic outcomes in driving the energy transition. Key initiatives include renewable energy reforms, measures to accelerate wind and solar expansion and innovative approaches to balancing energy security with climate goals during the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The paper examines both achievements and challenges faced by the coalition, including tensions between rapid decarbonization goals and energy affordability concerns. Special attention is given to the interplay between renewable energy expansion, industrial decarbonization, and social equity – factors critical for a just transition. The findings contribute to ongoing debates on sustainable development by demonstrating how national energy transitions under specific political configurations can simultaneously enhance security, reduce emissions, and foster innovation – ultimately supporting the integrated implementation of the SDGs in a geopolitically uncertain world. The German case under die Ampelkoalition’s offers particularly relevant insights for European countries navigating similar sustainability and security challenges.
The role of nuclear diplomacy in global security architecture: strategic approaches in the 21st century [Articol]
(Moldova State University, 2026) Stepanenko, Daria
In the 21st century, nuclear diplomacy has re-emerged as a critical component of global security governance amidst growing geopolitical tensions, technological advancements, and the erosion of key arms control agreements. The end of the Cold War did not eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons; instead, it transformed the nature of the threat-from bipolar deterrence to a multipolar and increasingly unstable strategic landscape. This paper explores the evolving role of nuclear diplomacy in maintaining international peace and preventing nuclear escalation in an era marked by the resurgence of great power competition, regional proliferation risks, and the breakdown of trust in multilateral institutions. The research focuses on three interrelated dimensions: 1. The transformation of classical nuclear deterrence theory in the context of emerging technologies such as hypersonic weapons, AI-based decision-making, and cyber operations; 2. The diplomatic challenges posed by non-state actors and rogue states, particularly in the cases of North Korea and Iran; 3. The role of international organizations and treaties - including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)- in shaping the future of nuclear governance. Through comparative analysis and policyoriented assessment, this study highlights the urgent need for revitalized multilateral diplomacy, confidence-building measures, and the modernization of verification mechanisms. The paper argues that effective nuclear diplomacy must balance strategic deterrence with disarmament efforts and be grounded in inclusive, rules-based international cooperation. Only through renewed dialogue and innovation in diplomatic practice can the international community address the complex risks of nuclear confrontation and ensure long-term global security.
Cultura de securitate ca fundament al construcției identitare în Republica Moldova [Articol]
(Moldova State University, 2026) Fortuna, Andrei; Pașcan, Tudor
The article examines how security culture plays a crucial role in shaping identity in the Republic of Moldova, especially against a backdrop of external pressures, hybrid threats, and the competing narratives of Europe and Eurasia. The authors point out that without a shared identity, people’s views on security and the state’s ability to bounce back are directly impacted, making them more susceptible to outside influence and information manipulation. By using a societal security framework and constructivist views on identity, the article underscores that European integration serves as both a strategic and moral foundation for building a democratic identity that aligns with Western ideals. It stresses the importance of fostering a European security culture through civic education, media literacy, strategic communication, and including minority voices to promote societal unity and safeguard democratic values. Ultimately, the article concludes that security is a key part of collective identity, and embracing the European model is essential for the state’s modernization and asserting its strategic independence in the region.