Autonomia strategică – element discursiv și realitate europeană

Predictability in the international system is an increasingly rare characteristic of state actors' intentions. The belligerent tendencies of states and terrorist organizations have a direct impact on societies. Organizations such as NATO, the UN, and the European Union aim to maximize negotiation and mediation as means of resolving differences. The capacities and capabilities of these organizations are among the most diverse. While the European Union is recognized for providing expertise and assistance in conflict zones, NATO brings to the forefront an operational area, focused on using military capabilities. The paper aims to provide a critical analysis of the Strategic Compass, the security practices carried out to maximize security at the European level. Starting from a theoretical framework focused on security developments, the preparation of the literature review will revolve around an integrative approach. The study will apply deductive coding according to the main themes extracted from the literature to synthesize research directions. The research question to be answered is titled "How do the speeches of European leaders from 2022 to 2024 address resilience and strategic autonomy?". The discursive perspective is rendered by a qualitative methodology, cantered on documents and rhetorical elements. The conclusions validate a split among European leaders on the EU-NATO dynamic, in line with the findings of researcher Frédéric Mauro. While some states with security risks in their proximity opt for the security offered by the military organization, others are betting on a quasi-economic approach at the leadership level. They propose a decision-making autonomy at EU level in relevant military matters to increase the relevance of this entity at international level.