Russia’s Shifting Black Sea Policies: Regional and International Implications
Journal: İnsan ve Toplum Bilimleri Araştırmaları Dergisi
Year: 2026

This study examines the Black Sea region within the framework of Regional Security Complex Theory and focuses on the relational and multi-layered nature of security dynamics among actors. Drawing on the theoretical framework developed by Buzan and Wæver, the study argues that security in the Black Sea should be evaluated not only in terms of material capabilities but also on the basis of historically shaped perceptions and interactions among multiple actors. The security complex emphasizes the i