The 5th edition of the International Conference “Human Security. Theoretical Approaches and Practical Applications” (HSTAPA) is an event that brings together leading academics, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society organizations to explore and advance the multifaceted concept of human security. This conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of theoretical frameworks while highlighting innovative practical solutions to contemporary security challenges, addressing the pressing issues facing humanity today. The international conference HSTAPA is organized by the Laboratory for Human Security Analysis, Research Center for Political Sciences, International Relations and European Studies, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, in partnership with Academia Ardeleană Foundation of Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu and the Faculty of Law, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu.

The 5th Edition of the HSTAPA International Conference will take place on 6-7 November 2026.

In partnership with the Faculty of Law, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, the HSTAPA 2026 edition introduces a new thematic panel, complementing the conference’s four traditional panels and broadening the range of topics available to participants..

HSTAPA 2026 Panels

1.Artificial Intelligence-Driven Warfare. Impact on Communication Technologies and Cybersecurity in Hybrid Conflicts
2.Migration and Refugee Management in the Human Security Landscape
3.Energy Security. Challenges within the Current Context of International Relations
4..Civil Rights and Freedoms
5.Public Security Governance: Public Order, Emergency Services, Cyber Resilience and Homeland Security

Authors may indicate an initial publication preference in the Registration Form. This preference is indicative and does not guarantee publication; the final publication pathway is subject to editorial assessment and peer review.

1. Studia Securitatis Journal (SS), December 2026 Issue – https://magazines.ulbsibiu.ro/studiasecuritatis/. Paper accepted following the peer-review process will be published in the December 2026 Issue in Studia Securitatis Journal (SS). Only manuscripts submitted by 15 October 2026 that are fully compliant with the journal`s formatting and manuscript preparation requirements will be considered for peer-review. Authors are required to use the designated template when preparing their manuscripts. Studia Securitatis Journal is a member of Crossref, and each article published is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI). The journal`s DOI prefix is 10.54989/stusec. International Databases: ERIH+, CEEOL, DOAJ, EBSCO, J-Gate, Index Copernicus, Ulrichsweb™ Global Serials Directory, InfoBase Index, Research Bib, MIAR (Information Matrix for the Analysis of Journals), Global Impact & Quality Factor, European XFEL Publication Database. Indexed in Semantic Scholar and Google Scholar.

2.Thematic ISBN Volume: Public Security Governance: Public Order, Emergency Services, Cyber Resilience and Homeland Security. Manuscripts based on papers presented within Panel 5, as well as manuscripts from other conference panels that demonstrate a clear thematic connection to the scope of the volume, may be considered for publication in English or Romanian, subject to editorial screening and peer review.