The Process of Regionalism in the Black Sea Region between 1991- 2016 - Implications and Perspectives

Abstract

il 4 =l 1 =l { =l t { =l =l =l =l =l lntroduction This thesis aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the nascent concept of regionalism and its implications and development in the Black Sea Region between 1991- 2016, so as to establish the extent to which it has succeeded to serve its function in the region. This will be assessed both on a general level - by emphasizing the experience of regional cooperation among all regional actors between l99l- 2016 and trying to establish its efficiency throughout this period, but also on an individual level- focusing on a single country and its say in the process of regionalism, emphasising how one state might benefit from a cooperative attitude. The study case on this later subject will be done on Romania and its regional experience in the Soviet dissolution aftermath. The choice of this research topic arose primarily from the desire of achieving a valuable work of great interest, by debating a topical and offering subject. Given the complexity of the events taking place in the region - especially at the moment - special attention should be paid to the ever evolving regional developments, which highly impact the global security. The utmost importance of this particular area and the necessity of keeping pace' with the rapid changes taking place in the region was...