DIM Diplomatic Evenings

The fourth edition, moderated by Lecturer Dr Claudiu Crăciun, brought together students, professors and members of the diplomatic community for a dialogue on the evolution of diplomacy and the changing international system.

Drawing on a diplomatic career spanning more than four decades, including postings in North America, Europe, the Middle East and international organisations, the Ambassador examined the geopolitical, economic and technological changes reshaping diplomatic practice.

The discussion addressed strategic competition among major powers, multilateral cooperation, European security and Europe’s role. An interactive Q&A enabled students to engage directly with the Ambassador on international affairs and diplomatic service.

The third edition brought students and faculty members together for an in-depth discussion of European security and the challenges facing liberal democracies.

The dialogue covered Europe’s geopolitical environment, the strategic importance of the High North and the implications of the war in Ukraine for European and transatlantic security, alongside international law, multilateral cooperation and resilient democratic institutions.

In an interactive format, participants explored hybrid threats, economic and energy security, societal trust, transparency and accountability, underscoring the shared responsibility to uphold democratic values and strengthen collective resilience.

The second edition, moderated by University Lecturer Dr Radu Cucută, brought students, faculty members and representatives of the diplomatic community together to discuss global security and the future of Korea-Romania relations.

Ambassador RIM Kap-soo examined the erosion of the post-Cold War order, the return of great-power competition and the overlap of security, economics, technology and geopolitics. He placed the 9/11 attacks, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, non-proliferation, sanctions and the connection between European and North-East Asian security in context.

The discussion covered the 2008 Strategic Partnership and cooperation in defence, energy security, nuclear technology, infrastructure, Small Modular Reactors and the Port of Constanța. Q&A addressed Korea’s development, migration from North Korea, the Blue House and defence cooperation; the Ambassador encouraged students to follow international news and read it critically every day.

The first edition, moderated by Lecturer Dr Claudiu Crăciun, brought students, professors and members of the diplomatic community together for a dialogue on Greek foreign policy, migration and regional security.

Ambassador Lili Evangelia Grammatika highlighted dialogue, democracy and diplomacy as principles of Greek foreign policy, as well as the importance of multilateralism and a rules-based international order. The migration discussion covered Greece’s experience, the EU-Turkey agreement and the balance between solidarity and responsibility in the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.

The conversation addressed Greece’s partnerships with Cyprus, Israel, Egypt and Gulf states; support for the Western Balkans, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine; bilateral relations with Romania; and regional connectivity through energy projects and transport corridors. It concluded with democratic resilience, strong institutions and Greece’s forthcoming 2027 Presidency of the Council of the European Union.