Smooth Sailing? The Strategic Relevance of (Un)contested Control of the Black Sea
13 February 2024
Published by European Security & Defence
War in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, access to the Black Sea for both sides has remained deeply strategically relevant. As the battle for control continues, neither side can afford to surrender control of this vital area.
'Smooth Sailing? The Strategic Relevance of (Un)contested Control of the Black Sea' by Dr Giangiuseppe Pili, Jack Crawford, Nick Loxton, and Roman Kolodii, 13 February 2024