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Creating long term #security and #prosperity in the #BlackSea, and the greater region, requires robust #MaritimeDomainAwareness. Many thanks to Dr. Barış Hasan, Tina Khidasheli, and Martin Sokolov for their insights on regional #MDA. kki.hu/black-sea-secu…

Had the opportunity to speak on #maritimesecurity in #georgia at Frontier Europe Initiative. Littoral countries play an integral part in bolstering #blacksea security at large. mei.edu/events/strateg…

As John Bradford points out, the #maritimedomain creates a unique #security determinant that needs to be better accounted for when addressing regional challenges

Enhanced #connectivity in the #BlackSea through high level #outreach like the example below noted by Ivane Abashidze is of paramount importance when it comes to increasing regional stability moving forward.

The #maritime aspect of the #Russian invasion of #Ukriane continues to play an important role

The #SeaofAzov is a vital causeway to #Ukrainian and #Russian ports, and connects the #BlackSea to the #CaspianSea via the Don and Volga rivers.

#Ukrainian partisan attacks continue to degrade #Russian capabilities as they attempt to consolidate control of seized territories. A useful interactive map by the Institute for the Study of War understandingwar.org/backgrounder/i…

New article on #seaport threat factors in #Georgia written for Frontier Europe Initiative. Taking a holistic approach to port security is an important step towards a creating a sustainable #MaritimeSecurity architecture in the #BlackSea. mei.edu/publications/s…

🌊Bucharest is set to make waves! Alongside the #BlackSeaCMAStakeholderConference, other meetings and events will unfold focusing on blue economy and the Black Sea, organised by the Romanian Presidency, the European Commission, the EU External Action Service, and the World Bank!

With the Houthis continued attacks on maritime targets, re-upping a project I produced with Stable Seas along with Meghan Curran Curtis Bell Jay Benson Tyler Lycan Michael van Ginkel

This article by Center for Maritime Strategy includes an astute assesment of the impact of the 2019 Mavi Vatan doctrine on Turkey's policy trajectory in the Black Sea. centerformaritimestrategy.org/publications/t…

Insightful visualization tool and assessment of maritime connectivity in the Indian Ocean by Nitya Labh, Jessica Greely, and Darshana M. Baruah. Providing an overview of how maritime factors interact is an extremely helpful tool for regional policy development. carnegieendowment.org/2023/06/15/map…

In the wake of #Ukrainian drone attacks on #Russian Vessels in the #BlackSea, how can naval vessels adapt to the new threat? Steven Wills from Center for Maritime Strategy provides insights into some operational developments. cepa.org/article/sea-dr…

Article by Aaron-Matthew Lariosa for the U.S. Naval Institute that highlights the recent initiatives taken by India when it comes contributing to #maritimesecurity in the #IndianOcean and beyond. news.usni.org/2024/03/18/ind…

A concise commentary given by Jay Benson for RSIS on the important role played by NGOs in the maritime domain. It contains salient points to keep in mind for the #blacksea as Georgia re-introduces its controversial bill on "foreign agents". rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publicati…

Intersting article by Elisabeth Braw for Foreign Policy on the risks posed by #darkfleet vessels refusing pilotage. foreignpolicy.com/2024/03/26/rus…

Based on recent Ukrainian success against the Russian #blacksea fleet, Nathan Jennings foresees the reemergence of the fortress fleet concept. Modern War Institute. mwi.westpoint.edu/the-army-and-t…

Almost one week left for the Event: "Navigating Funding Opportunities in the Black Sea Blue Economy"! 📅8.5.2024, 9:30 – 12:30 CET. Sessions on: 🎯Active EU funding opportunities in the Black Sea 🎯Building partnerships for project ideas Register here👉bit.ly/49sCSkB

Grey-zone tactics continue to undermine attempts to maintain law and order across the globe. In their article, Thomas Lim from RSIS and Eric Ang from YCAPS draw strong parallels between grey-zone activity in the #RedSea and #SouthChinaSea. thediplomat.com/2024/04/compar…

Well done mapping and contexualization of the recent #redsea attacks against maritime trade routes by Hanna Duggal and Mohammed Haddad for @AJLabs. interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2024/mappi…