Iran’s growing influence in the Black Sea region: Consequences and Western responses
Dec 06, 2024Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine has provided several strategic opportunities for Iran to increase its foothold in the Greater Black Sea Region. A closer analysis of Iran’s deepening footprint there is necessary to inform how the next administration in Washington and the new European Commission can strengthen and better coordinate their policy responses.
About the Director
Iulia-Sabina Joja
Iulia-Sabina Joja, Ph.D., is a senior fellow and director of MEI's Black Sea Program. She teaches European security as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and George Washington University. Her research and teachings focus primarily on European and Black Sea security.
Advisory Council
Matt Boyse
Stephen J. Flanagan
Dr. Daniel S. Hamilton
Tamara Kalandiya
Craig Kennedy
Andreas Umland
Veronika Velch
Program Experts
Iulia-Sabina Joja
Senior Fellow
Black Sea State Department Title VIII Fellows
Harry Halem
Sarkis Karabashian
Omer Niazi
Dr. Umud Shokri
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