TRANSFORMATION OF THE INTERMARIUM CONCEPT IN THE GEOPOLITICAL STRATEGIES OF THE BALTIC-BLACK SEA REGION (XVI-XXI CENTURIES)
Journal: ACTUAL PROBLEMS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Year: 2025

The article is dedicated to analyzing the transformation of the Intermarium concept in the geopolitical strategies of the Baltic-Black Sea region from the 16th to the 21st century. It examines the historical development of this concept, its adaptation to modern geopolitical conditions, and its potential impact on the future of regional cooperation. Given that most Central and Eastern European countries are situated between two powerful blocs— the European Union and NATO on one side and Russia on