Similarities and Differences in Marine Security Challenges and Threats in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea
Similarities and Differences in Marine Security Challenges and Threats in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea

Summary/Abstract: The straight-line distance from Gdynia (Baltic Sea) to Varna (Black Sea) is 1,450 km, although preliminary analysis shows that despite the distance separating these two water bodies, there are many similarities and differences between them. These include the dominant religion in the coastal states, regional and global political, economic and military importance, hydrometeorological conditions, climate, and, finally, historical conditions determining the perception of these water areas by the coastal states. The purpose of this article is to identify similarities and differences between these water bodies. The greatest attention in the research process was focused on the similarities and differences in their perception by Russia and the consequences resulting from Russia’s Black Sea and Baltic policy. It should also be noted that in the next few years many of the presented conclusions may turn out to be incorrect or incomplete, because the outcome of the war in Ukraine and the peace provisions concluded between Ukraine and Russia. Those will be decisive in determining the real role and importance of mentioned water areas in the coming years.

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