Izazovi Schengenskog sustava u kontekstu netradicionalnih sigurnosnih ugroza

master's thesis

• Title (english): Challenges of the Schengen system in a context of non-traditional security threats
• Author: Alen Šimić
• Mentor: Borna Zgurić (mentor)
• Committee member: Borna Zgurić (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Marta Zorko (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Josip Lučev (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; The Faculty of Political Science; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2024-09-11, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Political Science

Abstract

Schengenski sustav, kao jedan od temeljnih stupova europske integracije i slobode kretanja unutar Europske unije, suočava se s rastućim i kompleksnim izazovima u kontekstu netradicionalnih sigurnosnih ugroza. Temelj schengenskog područja su otvorenje unutrašnje granice, a na takvom području prekogranične prijetnje koje utječu na unutarnju sigurnost od zajedničkog su interesa svih država članica. Netradicionalne sigurnosne ugroze ne poznaju granice i kao takve predstavljaju kompleksan izazov koji traži združeno djelovanje svih članica s ciljem stvaranja sigurnog okruženja. Terorizam se proširio kao globalna prijetnja koja ne poznaje granice, organizirani kriminal koristi visoko sofisticirane tehnike i mreže, prelazi državne granice kako bi izvršio krijumčarenje ljudi, oružja, droge i drugih ilegalnih roba. Masovne migracije, potaknute geopolitičkim nestabilnostima i ekonomskim nejednakostima, predstavljaju izazov za Schengenski sustav zbog potencijalnog utjecaja na socijalnu koheziju, ekonomiju i sveopću sigurnost. Kibernetičke prijetnje, globalna trgovina ljudima i narkoticima dodatno komplicira situaciju, šireći i povećavajući stope kriminala i zloupotrebe ljudskih prava. Rad opisuje temeljne vrijednosti na kojima je uspostavljeno schengensko područje i naglašava značajne izazove s kojima se Schengenski sustav suočio u relativno kratkom vremenskom okviru, posebno u pogledu migrantske krize i COVID-19. Tijekom godina Europska unija i njezine članice uložile su velike zajedničke napore kako bi odgovorile na sve postavljene izazove. Iako su uspješno prebrodile krize, sve je jasnije da su pojačana suradnja, nadogradnja infrastrukture i bolja organizacija na kolektivnoj razini svih država članica neophodni za održivo očuvanje sigurnosti unutar schengenskog prostora.

Abstract (english)

The Schengen system, as one of the fundamental pillars of European integration and freedom of movement within the European Union, faces growing and complex challenges in the context of non-traditional security threats. The foundation of the Schengen area is the opening of the internal border, and in such an area, cross-border threats affecting internal security are of common interest to all member states. Non-traditional security threats know no borders and as such represent a complex challenge that requires the joint action of all members with the aim of creating a secure environment. Terrorism has spread as a global threat that knows no borders, organized crime uses highly sophisticated techniques and networks, crosses national borders to smuggle people, weapons, drugs and other illegal goods. Mass migration, fueled by geopolitical instability and economic inequality, poses a challenge to the Schengen system due to its potential impact on social cohesion, the economy and overall security. Cyber threats, global trafficking in people and narcotics further complicate the situation, spreading and increasing the rates of crime and human rights abuses. The paper describes the fundamental values on which the Schengen area was established and highlights the significant challenges that the Schengen system has faced in a relatively short time frame, especially with regard to the migrant crisis and COVID-19. Over the years, the European Union and its members have made great joint efforts to respond to all the challenges posed. Although they successfully overcame the crises, it is increasingly clear that increased cooperation, upgrading of infrastructure and better organization at the collective level of all member states are necessary for the sustainable preservation of security within the Schengen area.

• Keywords: Schengenski sustav; Europska Unija; migrantska kriza; izazovi; sigurnost
• Keywords (english): Schengen system; European Union; migrant crisis; challenges; security
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:114:180719
• Study programme: Title: Political Science - National security; specializations in: National security; Course: National security; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra politologije (magistar/magistra politologije)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2024-10-01 11:17:16