The aim of this study is to describe the dynamics of creating democratic civil-military relations in Romania in the context of globalization. What were the prevailing constraints on shaping the new civil-military relations? How does this relationship look like? These are the main questions this study will address. The study is descriptive and explorative. The first part of the study presents the theoretical framework. It elaborates more on factors such as public opinion, historical legacy, globalization and budgetary constraints. The second part is a description of the main achievements in issues like democratic control, civilian control of the military and the changes in structures and human resources.