Commentary
Dimitar Bechev
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In The Media
Sailing Through the Storm: Türkiye’s Black Sea Strategy Amidst the Russian-Ukrainian War
Türkiye’s post-Cold War policy in the Black Sea, based on the vision of a Russian-Turkish duopoly of power, has lapsed. In this less predictable and more unstable environment, Türkiye will continue to pursue its balancing act between Russia and the West.
Published on Feb 28, 2023
About the Author
Dimitar Bechev
Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe
Bechev is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe, where he focuses on EU enlargement, the Western Balkans, and Eastern Europe.
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