After the War: Who Will Control the Black Sea?

In this episode, Alex Cooley, Claire Tow Professor of Political Science at Barnard College and Joshua Kucera,Senior Analyst for the South Caucasus at the Crisis Group join Odin Linardatou to explore how the war in Ukraine has reshaped the strategic landscape of the Black Sea.  The region is emerging as a key focal point in a new geopolitical order. The discussion unpacks possible endgame scenarios in Ukraine, the future balance of power, andhow interconnected theaters—from the Black Sea to the Caucasus and beyond—may shape what comes next.