Black Sea Policy Briefs
The Black Sea in 2026: Strategic Manoeuvres and Economic Opportunity
A forward-looking analysis of how rising geopolitical competition in the Black Sea is reshaping regional security, trade routes, and Canada’s role in supporting Ukraine and …
Canada’s Role in the Black Sea: Mine Countermeasures and Beyond
Canada’s role in the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Force supports regional security by helping clear naval mines and ordnance threatening vital shipping routes. Working …
Foreign Fighters and Regional Security in the Black Sea Region: Policy Imperatives Amid the Russia-Ukraine War
Foreign Terrorist Fighters pose rising risks in the Black Sea amid the Russia-Ukraine war. A new memo urges regional cooperation, with Canadian support to boost …
The Strategic Importance of the Caspian and Black Sea Regions for Europe’s Energy Security
This memo considers the competing geopolitical rivalries of Black and Caspian Sea energy security.
NATO’s Role in the Black Sea Region – Strategic Interests and Challenges
This policy memo assesses the current security landscape of the Black Sea and presents the important strategic value of this region to Russia.