This article aims to untangle the complexities of expanding NATO's presence in the Black Sea basin and offers recommendations for both domestic and international policies to advance …

Jan 30, 2022 · NATO rhetoric about a stepped-up presence in the Black Sea, the trend has gone in the oppo-site direction. The U.S. Navy has shoul-dered most of the burden for pa-trolling the …

Jan 28, 2022 · The U.S. has spent the most time patrolling the Black Sea among its NATO allies, but overall presence has dropped since 2014, according to a Stars and Stripes data analysis.

Jan 28, 2022 · NATO activity in the Black Sea region has become less frequent since Moscow’s takeover of the Crimean Peninsula nearly eight years ago, sparking concerns that the West is …

Apr 5, 2023 · Russia’s Black Sea Fleet will likely remain a challenge in the region long after the war in Ukraine ends, but Nato’s South-eastern flank should use this period of European …

May 5, 2023 · As this report makes clear, however, more needs to be done to shore up Allied defence and security across the BSR, particularly in the wake of Russia’s decision to escalate …

Aug 14, 2024 · Ukraine and NATO have conducted Black Sea drills involving dozens of warships in a two-week show of their strong defense ties and capability following a confrontation …

Sep 22, 2022 · How Can the United States and NATO Stop Russia's Military in the Black Sea? For NATO: Maintain increased NATO force presence in the region, as it is the key factor in …

Jun 12, 2024 · The optimal Black Sea strategy for NATO is to use the ongoing war to address its biggest security threat in the region – a Russia-occupied Crimea. It should prioritise assisting …

Feb 3, 2021 · In the five years since Moscow annexed the Ukrainian peninsula, Russia has turned the Black Sea region into a "military fortress," say Western officials and independent military …