01301nas a2200241   4500000000100000000000100001008004100002260000900043653001400052653001300066653001600079653002000095653001600115653002500131653000900156653001100165653001300176100001700189245007600206300001000282490000700292520076000299       2023                            d  c202310aBlack Sea10aconflict10acooperation10aenergy reserves10ageopolitics10aglobal power dynamic10aNATO10aRussia10aTürkiye1 aZoran Ivanov00aThe Black Sea Power Struggle: Geopolitical Tensions in the 21st Century  a15-300 v223 a<p>The Black Sea, historically a crossroads of empires and modern nations, has become a critical focal point in 21st-century geopolitics. This article examines its multifaceted importance, from strategic maritime linkages and energy reserves to its evolving role as a theater for great power competition. By analyzing the interests and actions of key players such as Russia, Türkiye, and NATO, we highlight the region&#039;s dual significance as both a hub of cooperation and a potential flashpoint for conflict. Drawing on historical context, current geopolitical developments, and strategic analyses, the article underscores the Black Sea’s broader implications for global peace, trade, and stability in an era of renewed global power dynamics.</p>