Venue: Odessa, Ukraine
Organizers:
UA: Ukraine Analytica
The German Marshall Fund
Discussion 1: Understanding New Security Transformations in the Black Sea Region
- Which threats does the West face in the Black Sea region?
- Has the area become an extension of the “Euro-Atlantic space” or is it becoming a southern border?
- What can NATO do to strengthen its military deterrent in the area?
- Are NATO interests aligned with the priorities of members and partners in the region?
- What are the opportunities and obstacles for closer cooperation among littoral states?
- Which national policy trends do we see in in the region that could impact the future of security in the Black Sea area?
Speakers:
Igor Kabanenko (Ukraine), UA PRA
Teimuraz Kekelidze (Georgia), Deputy Head of Security Policy and Euro-Atlantic Integration Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Igor Munteanu (Moldova), Executive Director, IDIS Viitorul
Moderator: Dr. Hanna Shelest, Editor-in-chief, UA: Ukraine Analytica
Discussion 2:Shaping a NATO Strategy for the Black Sea Region
- Post-Warsaw Summit, which next steps for NATO to build security in the Black Sea region?
- What are the essential elements of a credible NATO strategy?
- Which political, hybrid and military capabilities need to be further developed to fill potential deterrence gaps?
- Is there space for more cooperation between NATO members and partners to advance shared interests?
- Is a resolution of the region’s frozen conflicts possible?
Speakers:
Mykola Kapitonenko (Ukraine), Center or the International Studies
Shota Gvineria (Georgia), Security expert
Unal Cevikoz (Turkey), Former Ambassador of Turkey to Britain
Moderator: Bruno Lete, German Marshall Fund
