| Colonel (ret) Professor George-Marius ȚICAL, Ph.D*
Abstract The accelerated transformations generated by digitalization have redefined both the nature of organized crime and the institutional response mechanisms, requiring a reconceptualization of the relationship between knowledge, security and international cooperation. The paper analyzes the role of knowledge diplomacy as a strategic and operational tool in combating digital organized crime, highlighting how the structured exchange of information, expertise and good practices contributes to strengthening the prevention and response capacity of institutions responsible for public order and national security. In this context, knowledge diplomacy is approached not only as a theoretical concept, but as an applicative mechanism that facilitates interoperability between state and non-state actors, including law enforcement agencies, intelligence structures, international organizations and academia. The paper highlights the importance of integrating emerging technologies (such as artificial intelligence, big data analysis and secure information exchange platforms) into decision-making and operational processes, with the aim of anticipating and countering threats from digital organized crime. Methodologically, the research uses critical analysis of the specialized literature, correlated with the examination of international cooperation models and relevant good practices at European and global level. Systemic vulnerabilities are identified, as well as strategic opportunities for the development of integrated public policies, based on knowledge and adapted to the dynamics of the digital environment. The conclusions emphasize the need to strengthen knowledge diplomacy as an essential pillar of contemporary security architecture, by developing flexible operational mechanisms, oriented towards collaboration, anticipation and innovation. In this regard, the paper proposes directions of action to increase the efficiency of the institutional response to an increasingly sophisticated and transnational organized crime. Keywords knowledge diplomacy; digital organized crime; national security; international cooperation; organized crime; artificial intelligence; information exchange; security policies. DOI 10.56082/annalsarscimilit.2026.2.102
Read full article *Associated member of the Academy of the Romanian Scientists, entitled member of The Academy of National Security Sciences, email: ticalgeorgem@gmail.com, 3 Ilfov Street, 050044, Bucharest, Romania, secretariat@aosr.ro. |
PUBLISHED IN Annals Academy of Romanian Scientists Series on Military Sciences, Volume 18 no 2, 2026 |
