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Black Sea Security
Securing the Black Sea

A New Policy Paper on NATO, EU Integration, and Russian Influence
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The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom South Caucasus is proud to present “Securing the Black Sea”, a policy paper authored by Dan Sandu and Mariam Bitsadze, fellows of the Black Sea Security Conference (Tbilisi, October 2024).

This comprehensive analysis explores the growing geopolitical importance of the Black Sea Region through the lens of Euro-Atlantic integration and the persistent hybrid threats posed by the Russian Federation. Drawing on developments in Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey, the paper argues for deeper NATO and EU engagement as the key to lasting regional stability, energy security, and the protection of democratic institutions.

Whether you're a policymaker, researcher, or concerned citizen, this paper is an essential read for understanding why securing the Black Sea is not just a regional priority, but a transatlantic imperative.

📘 Authors: Dan Sandu, Mariam Bitsadze