Power Dynamics and Security Dilemma: Untangling Complexities in the Black Sea Region
Journal: Proceedings of the World Conference on Security Studies
Year: 2025

This article delves into the security dilemma within the Black Sea region from Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Using a qualitative methodology, the study combines empirical data from NATO military strategies, Russian hybrid warfare tactics, and the geopolitical dynamics of energy security with theoretical insights. Through a detailed examination of primary sources (e.g., NATO documents, Russian government statements) and secondary literature, the research rev