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Cristian-Dan Tataru is an analyst with expertise in Russia, energy, foreign policy, and arms control. He has contributed to several Romanian publications, including Strategic Monitor, Hot News, Contributors, and Geopolitics Out of the Box.
He has a BA (with distinction) in international relations from Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) and an MA (with distinction) in international politics and transnational business from MGIMO. You can follow him on Twitter @Cristi_t_85.
The potential impact of Ukraine-Russia conflict on the MENA region
The Black Sea basin has become a flashpoint due to Russia’s interventions in Georgia and Ukraine. This has implications not only for European security, but also for Mediterranean security as well. There are three key areas where the MENA region will be affected by a large-scale confrontation between Russia and Ukraine: energy, agriculture, and refugees.
