Navigating Uncertainty: Georgia’s Black Sea Strategy in a New Environment

Situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, Georgia holds strategic significance as a natural bridge between Europe and Asia. Recent events, notably Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have added complexity to the security landscape in the Black Sea region, adding both compromise and promise to the regional order. This chapter analyses how the ongoing war has affected Georgia’s security and its role as a regional connectivity hub. It critically examines Georgia’s strategies in the Black Sea and its intricate relationship with Russia and the West. It delves into Georgian and regional scenarios, emphasising the need for heightened Western engagement to foster peace and stability.