MED Fora

15 Oct 2025
13:00 - 14:30  CEST
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Lunch Talk – Enhancing Connectivity in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea

Chair:
Kristina Kausch

Deputy Managing Director and Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund South

Speakers:
Kadri Tastan

Non-Resident Senior Fellow, German Marshall Fund (GMF)

Romana Vlahutin

Ambassador for Strategic Connectivity and Three Seas Initiative, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Croatia

Turkey’s strategic repositioning in the MENA region has significant maritime implications, influencing regional power dynamics and economic interests. As Turkey seeks to expand its influence, its maritime strategy in the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond becomes crucial. Key challenges include navigating complex territorial disputes, securing energy resources, and balancing relations with regional powers. Opportunities arise in enhancing maritime trade routes and fostering regional cooperation. How will Turkey’s maritime ambitions reshape its geopolitical alliances? What are the potential impacts on regional stability and international maritime law?