Academic Security Forum is an independent, nonpartisan platform which focused on security and defense issues affecting Central and Eastern Europe. Aim of the ASF is connecting young professionals in the security and defense studies, which are interested in contributing to an international public debate. The platform is open for a people with various background from academia, military, nongovernmental and governmental organizations. The ASF provide opportunity to present opinions on political, military, economic and social trends which are significantly affecting our region. We believe that the ASF platform will become a place of exchange of young generation views and creation of new ideas. The given opportunity will improve mutual understanding between nations, further enhancing security in our states.