Türkiye’nin Karadeniz’de Deniz ve Enerji Güvenliğine Yönelik Faaliyetleri
Activities of Turkey to Ensure Maritime and Energy Security in the Black Sea

Summary/Abstract: The Montreux Convention regarding the passage regime of the Turkish Straits is one of the basic elements of the Black Sea security. On the other hand, USA and NATO have criticized the arrangements and limitations under the Convention especially in the post Cold War period. Turkey attaches great importance to protection of the existing status in the Black Sea. In connection with this position, with national and international activities that it participates, Turkey has been trying to demonstrate ability of the coastal states to ensure maritime and energy security in the region. The aim of this study is to examine the activities of Turkey contributing to maritime and energy security in the Black Sea. Activities performed by the Turkish Naval Forces and Coast Guard Command have been analyzed in the study.

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