1. International Dimension of Critical Infrastructure Resilience: Challenges of the Mediterranean Security EnvironmentDenis Čaleta, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The resilience of critical infrastructure (CI) has emerged as a defining challenge of the 21st century, accompanied by a growing recognition of its international and cross-border dimensions. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Mediterranean region, a region characterised by its strategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, its climatic vulnerability, and its socio-political diversity. This article explores the international dimension of CI resilience with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by the Mediterranean basin. The Mediterranean faces a convergence of threats that test the robustness and adaptability of infrastructures upon which societies depend. Climate-related hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and flooding increasingly disrupt energy, water, and transport systems. At the same time, cyber-physical threats associated with the digitalisation of energy grids, telecommunications networks, and maritime transport systems expose the region to sophisticated cyberattacks and cascading failures. These risks are further compounded by geopolitical instability, with conflicts, irregular migration flows, and the security of energy transit routes placing significant strain in national systems and cross-border cooperation. Drawing on European policy frameworks such as the CER Directive, the NIS2 Directive, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, and the EU Strategy for Critical Infrastructure Resilience – as well as preparatory steps undertaken within the EU project ENDURANCE – this article argues that resilience in the Mediterranean requires both strategic integration and operational pragmatism. The analysis highlights the inadequacy of siloed, state-centric approaches and emphasises the need for cross-sectoral, cross-border, and community-level engagement. Case studies focusing on energy interconnectors, port infrastructures, and urban coastal resilience illustrate the interconnected vulnerabilities, as well as the opportunities for shared resilience building. The article concludes that enhancing CI resilience in the Mediterranean is not only a regional imperative but also a cornerstone of Europe's broader security and stability. It calls for harmonised strategies, stronger public-private partnerships, and innovative tools such as Digital Twins and regional stress-testing exercises, all embedded within a long-term vision of international cooperation.
Ključne besede: resilience, Mediterranean security environment, critical
infrastructure, sectorial interdependences, international cooperation, endurance
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2. Trauma, distress, and resilience among Ukrainian migrants : mental health and cultural contexts in EuropeMałgorzata Szkup, Sabina Krsnik, Olga Fedortsiv, Sanja Stanisavljević, Elena Rousou, Emilia Burbela, Agnieszka Kleszcz, Rita Fernandes, Marzena Mikla, Panagiota Ellina, Paulina Zabielska, Pedro Melo, Karmen Erjavec, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: mental health, social support, psychological distress, resilience, migration, Ukraine
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3. Psychological distress, resilience, and coping among Ukrainian war refugees : cross-national differences across seven European host countries and UkraineMałgorzata Szkup, Sabina Krsnik, Marta Kożybska, Elena Rousou, Olga Fedortsiv, Emilia Burbela, Sanja Stanisavljević, Agnieszka Kleszcz, Rita Fernandes, Marzena Mikla, Panagiota Ellina, Linda Czeponis, Tânia Lourenço, Karmen Erjavec, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: psychological stress, coping, resilience, war refugees, Ukrainians, cross-national differences, study, public health responses
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4. Spopadanje z izzivi: raziskovanje strategij soočanja in odpornosti med ukrajinskimi vojnimi begunci v SlovenijiMaryna Tolmacheva, 2025, ni določena Opis: Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians were forced to flee their homes. Some sought refuge in Slovenia, where this study investigates their psychosocial challenges, coping strategies, and subjective mental health. Based on qualitative interviews with 16 participants, the research provides insight into the lived experiences of displaced Ukrainians. In parallel, the study critically examines the broader concept of "Ukrainian resilience," questioning whether it represents genuine adaptive capacity or functions as a rhetorical device that shifts responsibility from structural support to individual perseverance.
Consistent with findings across Europe and in Slovenia, the results reveal complex psychosocial challenges, including war-related distress, post-migration stressors, and structural barriers related to employment, housing, and healthcare. Participants employed a range of coping strategies, with emotion-focused approaches (e.g., social support, acceptance, distraction) more common than problem-focused ones. While many demonstrated resilience, instances of maladaptive coping (e.g., avoidance) suggest resource depletion and chronic stress, reinforcing the need for targeted psychosocial support. Mental health concerns were widespread, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and somatic distress, often exacerbated by limited access to formal care. The findings are interpreted through established theoretical frameworks, including Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model and Hobfoll’s conservation of resources theory. These emphasize the dynamic interaction between individual resources and environmental demands. Aligning with Miller and Rasmussen’s work, the study confirms that forced displacement experience and adaptation are shaped by both pre- and post-migration factors.
Ultimately, the study argues for a nuanced, context-sensitive understanding of resilience and calls for systemic, integrative policies that move beyond individualistic narratives. It offers practical insights for mental health professionals, policymakers, and those implementing integration programs committed to supporting displaced populations in sustainable and inclusive ways.
Ključne besede: Ukrainian refugees in Slovenia, resilience, psychosocial challenges, coping, mental health
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5. An Ex Ante approach to the resilience and recovery plan’s impacts on sustainable tourism in Algarve and AlentejoBernardo Valente, Erika Džajić Uršič, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The European Union has been trying to adjust its tourism policy in response to the challenges posed by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The funding of the EU Cohesion Policy has been one of the primary mechanisms guaranteeing that all regions can be prepared to receive tourists and cope with the sustainability challenges the pandemic has raised. The recovery and resilience plan (PRR) is the most recent instrument created to help economic growth in most European Union countries. The implementation of the PRR in Algarve and Alentejo has been fundamental to understanding the Portuguese tourism sector, as these regions are heavily dependent on tourism sector revenue and were hit hard by the consecutive lockdowns in recent years. Therefore, this policy, in brief, critically assesses the tourism-related projects that received funding from the PRR until November 2023 (ex ante) and their potential to guarantee long-term tourism sustainability in Algarve and Alentejo. Despite not achieving the expected efficiency results due to delays in project execution and low investment, the PRR is still a positive upgrade for tourism-related policy in Algarve and Alentejo.
Ključne besede: sustainable tourism, EU cohesion policy, recovery and resilience, Algarve, Alentejo
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