On Thursday, November 3rd, New Strategy Center participated at the “Energy and Security in the Black Sea Region” conference, organized by the Institute for Freedom and Democracy in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
The conflict in Ukraine is affecting not only the Black Sea region, but also global stability and security on multiple levels. Energy crisis is a consequence of Russian aggression in Ukraine which is especially testing European States, vulnerable to dependence on Russian gas, oil and coal resources. Mrs. Izel Stănculescu-Selim, program director with the New Strategy Center, had an intervention on the strategic importance of the Black Sea and possible developments, in the context of the current security crisis.
The event, held at the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, approached energy security in the Black Sea region in a multidisciplinary manner, focusing on geopolitical and economic aspects through a European perspective. The panel also benefited from the presence of officials and Romanian and foreign experts and representatives of the European Parliament.