Security Dynamics in the Black Sea Region: Geopolitical Shifts and Regional Orders
Kakachia, Kornely, Malerius, Stephan, Meister, Stefan
商品描述
This book examines the geopolitical shifts triggered by Russia's military aggression against Ukraine from February 2022 onwards. This conflict has catalyzed unprecedented transformations in the Black Sea region's security landscape, reshaping the foundations of international relations. Presenting various case studies on key players such Russia, Ukraine, the USA, Turkey, the European Union, and NATO, the book presents a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted impacts stemming from the conflict, focusing on three critical dimensions: military, economic, and human security. The contributions examine whether and how the conflict has not only magnified security challenges but also spurred resistance by Ukrainian forces and society. It also examines the impact of comprehensive economic sanctions and Western military and financial assistance to Ukraine on Russia's military capabilities and regional balance of power.
The book sheds new light on the intricate interplay between state actors, multilateral institutions, and emerging regional orders. By dissecting the impact on governance models, rule of law, and human security, the book illuminates the far-reaching consequences of the conflict beyond military dynamics. With a keen focus on the emergent European security order, the book underscores the need for novel strategies to address the evolving security complexities in the Black Sea region. This book is a must-read for those seeking insights into the changing face of European security and the emergence of a new geopolitical order.
商品描述(中文翻譯)
本書探討了俄羅斯自2022年2月對烏克蘭的軍事侵略引發的地緣政治變革。這場衝突在黑海地區的安全格局中引發了前所未有的變革，重塑了國際關係的基礎。本書通過對俄羅斯、烏克蘭、美國、土耳其、歐洲聯盟和北約等主要參與者進行多個案例研究，全面分析了衝突帶來的多方面影響，重點關注三個關鍵維度：軍事、經濟和人類安全。這些研究探討了衝突是否以及如何不僅放大了安全挑戰，還激發了烏克蘭軍隊和社會的抵抗。它還研究了全面經濟制裁和西方對烏克蘭的軍事和金融援助對俄羅斯軍事能力和地區權力平衡的影響。
本書揭示了國家行為者、多邊機構和新興地區秩序之間錯綜複雜的相互作用。通過剖析對治理模式、法治和人類安全的影響，本書闡明了衝突在軍事動態之外的深遠後果。本書特別關注新興歐洲安全秩序，強調需要新的策略來應對黑海地區不斷演變的安全複雜性。對於那些希望瞭解歐洲安全面貌變化和新地緣政治秩序出現的人來說，本書是必讀之作。
作者簡介
Kornely Kakachia is a distinguished scholar of political science and holds the Jean Monnet Chair at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia. He is also the Director of the Georgian Institute of Politics, a think tank based in Tbilisi. Kakachia's research focuses on Georgian domestic and foreign policy, security issues in the wider Black Sea region, and the comparative landscape of party politics. His deep insights have led him to various academic institutions around the world, including Harvard University's Black Sea Security Program (2009-2010), Columbia University's Harriman Institute (2011), and Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Prof. Kakachia is co-editor of the book titled "Georgia's Foreign Policy in the 21st Century: Challenges for a Small State" (London, New York: I.B. Tauris, 2021). His analysis has been published in multiple policy and academic peer-reviewed journals including European Security, Democratization, Europe Asia Studies, Journal of Contemporary European Studies, etc.
Stephan Malerius is Head of the Regional Programme Political Dialogue South Caucasus of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) in Tbilisi, Georgia. Previously, he held other positions within KAS, such as Deputy Head of Finance and Project Administration Department overseeing EU-funded projects in Georgia, Moldova, Belarus and Central Asia. Malerius gained valuable on-site expertise as Head of the KAS Country Office on Belarus, Team Leader for a KAS-led EU-funded technical assistance project on support to civil society in the Eastern Partnership countries based in Kyiv, and as Senior Project Coordinator and Head of the St. Petersburg office of the organization "Deutsch-Russischer Austausch".
Stefan Meister is Director of the Center for Order and Governance in Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia at the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP). Previously, he headed the South Caucasus office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Tbilisi and was Director of the Robert Bosch Center for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia. His extensive experience also includes roles as Programme Director for Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia at DGAP and Senior Policy Fellow in the Wider Europe team at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Meister's in-depth knowledge is recognised by German and international media, where he frequently provides insights on Russia, Ukraine, the South Caucasus and post-Soviet developments.
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
Kornely Kakachia是政治學的傑出學者，並擔任格魯吉亞伊凡·賈瓦哈基什維利第比利斯國立大學的尚蒙內講座教授。他還是位於第比利斯的智庫機構格魯吉亞政治研究所的所長。Kakachia的研究專注於格魯吉亞的國內外政策、黑海地區的安全問題以及政黨政治的比較格局。他的深入洞察力使他受邀到世界各地的學術機構進行學術交流，包括哈佛大學的黑海安全計劃（2009-2010年）、哥倫比亞大學的哈里曼研究所（2011年）和約翰霍普金斯大學的高級國際研究學院（SAIS）。Kakachia教授是書籍《21世紀的格魯吉亞外交政策：小國面臨的挑戰》（倫敦、紐約：I.B. Tauris，2021年）的共同編輯。他的分析成果發表在多個政策和學術同行評審的期刊上，包括《歐洲安全》、《民主化》、《歐亞研究》、《當代歐洲研究期刊》等。
Stephan Malerius是康拉德·阿登納基金會（KAS）在格魯吉亞第比利斯的地區政治對話南高加索項目的負責人。此前，他在KAS擔任其他職位，如財務和項目管理部門副主任，負責監督格魯吉亞、摩爾多瓦、白俄羅斯和中亞的歐盟資助項目。Malerius作為KAS在白俄羅斯的國家辦事處負責人、KAS領導的歐盟資助的東方伙伴國家民間社會支持技術援助項目的團隊負責人以及組織“德俄交流”聖彼得堡辦事處的高級項目協調員和負責人，獲得了寶貴的現場專業知識。
Stefan Meister是德國對外關係委員會（DGAP）東歐、俄羅斯和中亞地區秩序與治理中心的主任。此前，他曾擔任海因里希·貝爾基金會在第比利斯的南高加索辦事處主任，並擔任羅伯特·博世中東歐、俄羅斯和中亞中心的主任。他的豐富經驗還包括擔任DGAP的東歐、俄羅斯和中亞項目主任，以及歐洲外交關係委員會廣泛歐洲團隊的高級政策研究員。Meister的深入知識受到德國和國際媒體的認可，他經常就俄羅斯、烏克蘭、南高加索和蘇聯後期發展等問題提供見解。
