title: Navigating the Trilemma of (In)security: Strategic Competition in the Black Sea Region
abstract: This article explores the geopolitical and geostrategic importance of the Black Sea region within the complex dynamics of major-power competition, focusing primarily on the interests and strategies of the United States, China, Russia, and other regional players.It highlights the region's major threats and challenges, ranging from military threats and hybrid operations to socio-economic and ecological concerns.These multifaceted challenges are leveraged by key stakeholders to advance their intere
journal: Connections The Quarterly Journal