Turkey and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges

  • Yusuf Ibrahim Gamawa Department of Political Science, Bauchi State University, Gadau, Nigeria
Keywords: Black Sea, Cooperation, Turkey, Russia, U.S., Control.

Abstract

This paper aims to analyse Turkey’s relationship with other states in the Black Sea region, and takes a look at reasons behind the formation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation that was spearheaded by Turkey. The paper also highlights the importance of the region and the struggle by outside powers for influence in the region. These powers include Russia and the United states, alongside Turkey.

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Published
2018-04-04
How to Cite
Gamawa, Y. I. (2018). Turkey and the Black Sea Economic Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges. American Economic & Social Review, 2(1), 67-70. https://doi.org/10.46281/aesr.v2i1.155
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Original Articles/Review Articles/Case Reports/Short Communications