Cultura de securitate ca fundament al construcției identitare în Republica Moldova [Articol]

Abstract

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.