Russia-Ukraine War and Geopolitical Competition in the Black Sea Region
The European Neighborhood Council (ENC) released its new analysis on “Russia-Ukraine War and Geopolitical Competition in the Black Sea Region.”
The article is co-authored by Dr. Nika Chitadze (ENC Academic Council Member and Professor of the International Black Sea University, Tbilisi, Georgia), Dr. Victoria Vdovychenko (Associate Professor and Program Director of the Center for Defence Strategies) and Dr. Natalia Albu (Associate Professor of the Alexandru cel Bun Military Academy of Armed Forces of Republic of Moldova).
The war in Ukraine has intensified geopolitical competition in the Black Sea Region (BSR), creating significant challenges and opportunities for both regional and global actors. In this ENC analysis, the authors examine the complex dynamics of the BSR, emphasizing its historical significance and the evolving geopolitical landscape post-Soviet Union dissolution, while also exploring the strategic interests of key players such as the European Union, Russia, the USA, China, NATO, Türkiye and Iran.
The full paper is available here.
