https://ijpls.org/index.php/IJPLS <p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b" data-language-for-alternatives="en" data-language-to-translate-into="id" data-phrase-index="0" data-number-of-phrases="5">International Journal of Political, Law, and Social Science <a href="https://ijpls.org/index.php/IJPLS/index">[ISSN: 2501-7322]</a> is a journal that was developed to study and research events that occur in the political, legal, social, and economic fields in various parts of the world today.</span> <span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b" data-language-for-alternatives="en" data-language-to-translate-into="id" data-phrase-index="2" data-number-of-phrases="5">The International Journal of Political, Law, and Social Science publishes written works in the form of the latest research results or in-depth and credible conceptual studies so that in content they can be appropriate references in the development of science and social policy.</span> The International Journal of Political, Legal, and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the <em data-start="242" data-end="322">Center for Political, Legal, Economic, and Social Research in the 21st Century</em>. The journal was initially issued three times per year. However, beginning in 2025, its publication frequency was adjusted to twice annually in order to enhance the quality and selectivity of accepted manuscripts.</span></p> The Center for Political, Legal, Economic, and Social Research in the 21st Century en-US International Journal Political, Law, and Social Science 2501-7322 https://ijpls.org/index.php/IJPLS/article/view/164 <p>Romania has undergone significant legal transformations since the fall of communism in 1989, marked by the transition to democracy, the establishment of a market economy, and integration into the European Union in 2007. This article examines the evolution of Romania’s legal system, focusing on constitutional reforms, judicial independence, anti-corruption measures, and alignment with European legal standards. Using a qualitative approach supported by policy documents, court decisions, and international reports, the study reveals that Romania has made considerable progress in strengthening the rule of law and ensuring judicial transparency. However, persistent challenges remain, including political interference in the judiciary, limited public trust in legal institutions, and the slow pace of legal reforms in certain areas such as property rights and minority protections. The findings suggest that Romania’s legal development reflects both the achievements and struggles of post-communist states, highlighting the importance of continuous institutional reform, civic engagement, and international cooperation in consolidating democratic governance.</p> Elena Ionescu Mihai Dumitrescu Copyright (c) 2025 Determination of copyright for articles published in the Journal of Development Studies includes: 1) copyright of article content remains owned by the author, and 2) copyright of distribution is owned by the author and journal manager. 2025-09-23 2025-09-23 6 2 https://ijpls.org/index.php/IJPLS/article/view/158 <p>The State Intelligence Agency (Badan Intelijen Negara/BIN) is a governmental institution with a strategic role in safeguarding the national security of the Republic of Indonesia through intelligence activities. This article aims to analyze BIN's authority within the framework of national security law based on applicable legislation, including Law No. 17 of 2011 on State Intelligence, Law No. 3 of 2002 on State Defense, and other supporting regulations. This study employs a normative juridical method with statutory, conceptual, and comparative approaches. The analysis reveals that BIN’s authority covers the collection, processing, and analysis of strategic information, early detection of security threats, and coordination of national intelligence. However, challenges remain, including overlapping authority between agencies, limited external oversight, and potential human rights violations if the authority is not exercised in accordance with accountability principles. The article recommends strengthening regulations, enhancing operational transparency within reasonable limits, and optimizing inter-agency coordination to support the effectiveness of BIN's role in safeguarding national security.</p> Abdas Raga Sugara M. Hadin Muhjad Rudy Indrawan Copyright (c) 2025 Determination of copyright for articles published in the Journal of Development Studies includes: 1) copyright of article content remains owned by the author, and 2) copyright of distribution is owned by the author and journal manager. 2025-09-23 2025-09-23 6 2