@article{bibcite_23395,
  keywords = {Black Sea, conflicts, Russia, strategic competition, Ukraine war},
  author = {Noela Mahmutaj},
  title = {The New Geopolitical Order in the Black Sea: Russia{\textquoteright}s Role in the Area},
  abstract = {<p>Since February 2022, the ongoing war in Ukraine has positioned the Black Sea region at the center of strategic competition and created a new geopolitical reality in the international system. This conflict has intensified the struggle between Russia and Western powers, making the Black Sea a key point of contention. As a gateway to the world, the Black Sea holds immense strategic and economic significance for Russia. Additionally, other coastal countries along the Black Sea, such as T{\"u}rkiye, Romania, and Bulgaria, all NATO members, have their own interests in the region, as do EU candidate countries Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. As a result, the region\&$\#$039;s dynamics and NATO enlargement impact Russia{\textquoteright}s strategy in the Black Sea area. In this context, this article aims to analyze the characteristics and significance of the Black Sea for the Kremlin{\textquoteright}s policy and the other key players operating in the region.</p>
},
  year = {2023},
  journal = {Connections: The Quarterly Journal},
  volume = {22},
  chapter = {45},
  pages = {45-58},
  month = {2023},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.11610/Connections.22.3.06 },
  language = {eng},
}