Hudson Institute Events Podcast The Black Sea Region as a Global Inflection Point
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Jun 21, 2024 In this discussion, Luminiţa-Teodora Odobescu, Romania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlights the critical geopolitical role of the Black Sea amid Russia's war against Ukraine. She emphasizes Romania's stability as a key player in transatlantic security and the deepening U.S.-Romania partnership. Odobescu elaborates on Romania's support for Ukraine, including humanitarian aid and defense cooperation. The conversation also touches on Moldova's vulnerabilities and the need for a united Western response to maintain regional stability and resist autocracy.
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Black Sea As Geopolitical Inflection Point
- The Black Sea is today's key geopolitical inflection point because Russia wages interstate war there, challenging international rules.
- This regional contest links Euro-Atlantic and global security and demands attention beyond Ukraine alone.
Adopt A Regional Approach Beyond Ukraine
- Support for Ukraine is necessary but insufficient; adopt a regional approach to secure the Black Sea long-term.
- Coordinate active, predictable U.S. leadership with EU, NATO, and regional partners to build resilience.
Russia Seeks An Alternative Regional Order
- Russia aims to create an alternative regional order limiting state sovereignty and weaponizing trade and technology.
- That success in the Black Sea would reverberate globally and embolden other revisionist actors.