GEOPOLITICS OF THE BLACK SEA IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA: KEY PLAYERS AND TÜRKİYE-RUSSIA RELATIONS
GEOPOLITICS OF THE BLACK SEA IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA: KEY PLAYERS AND TÜRKİYE-RUSSIA RELATIONS

Summary/Abstract: Following the conclusion of the Cold War, the Black Sea has emerged as a significant region for both global and regional players. Amid ongoing political tensions and conflicts, there has been a focus on fostering an environment of security and collaboration among states to address developments that could result in instability. The international framework, which entered a new phase during the Cold War, is becoming increasingly important within regional subsystems. A current manifestation of global tensions stemming from the new world order is clearly visible in the Black Sea. The diverging interests of the United States (US) and the Russian Federation (Russia) contribute to the increasing instability in this area. Washington sees the Black Sea as a region of strategic interest and perceives Russia’s growing influence there as a challenge. Conversely, Russia advocates a multipolar world system against the US. Its aim is to establish itself as the “sole dominant power” in the region. The study examined the competition between the US, the EU and Russia in the region, as well as Türkiye's historical and current strategies, and focused on possible future actions. After introduction and review, actors’ policy toward Black Sea and Türkiye-Russia relations will be discussed and concluded.

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