Three Seas Initiative: Mapping National Perspectives

Author (Person)	Sprūds, Andris, Vargulis, Mārtiņš (Editors)
Publisher	Latvian Institute of International Affairs
Publication Date	2022
ISBN	978-9934-567-82-7
Content Type	Textbook \| Monograph
	Abstract: This publication offers a collection of articles that discuss priorities of the Initiative from the countries’ perspective. Each of the article identifies both challenges and opportunities to the members participating in the Initiative. The publication provides the reader with an insight into the diversified views on the Initiative, the main shortcomings and the future of the Initiative as envisaged by international experts. Noting the changing international environment caused by the Russia’s aggression in Ukraine in 2022, publication is also addressing how the recent security developments affects the Initiative. Table of Contents: Address by the President of the Republic of Latvia \| Egils Levits Address by the Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia \| Edgars Rinkēvičs Austria: The bridge-building approach to the Three Seas Initiative - avenues for improvement \| Velina Tchakarova & Lívia Benko Bulgaria: Sense, sensibility and wariness \| Plamen Ralchev Croatia: In search for visibility and stronger support \| Ana-Maria Boromisa & Višnja Samardžija Czech Republic: A stalemate and promising circumstances \| Vít Dostál Estonia: The increased focus on geopolitics after Russia’s invasion in Ukraine \| Illimar Ploom & Viljar Veebel Hungary: Giving the minimum \| Zsombor Zeöld Latvia: Engagement in the Three Seas Initiative and prioritising geopolitics \| Imants Lieģis Lithuania: The search for synergies \| Gediminas Varvuolis & Gediminas Vitkus Poland: Regional leadership stunted by governance dilemmas \| Kamil Jarończyk & Wojciech Przybylski Romania: Transforming the Three Seas Initiative into a strategic opportunity. A short overview \| Mihai Sebe Slovakia: Strengthening regional position and addressing new challenges \| Lucia Mokrá Slovenia: High interest in the complementarity of the Three Seas Initiative with EU regional development frameworks \| Ana Bojinović Fenko The Three Seas Initiative: A case for America’s economic statecraft imperative \| Anthony B. Kim Conclusions: Putting together the puzzle by mapping national perspectives \| Andris Sprūds & Mārtiņš Vargulis
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Subject Categories	Energy, Politics and International Relations, Security and Defence
Subject Tags	Energy Security, Regional Dimension
Keywords	Security of Energy Supply, Three Seas Initiative
Countries / Regions	Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia
International Organisations	European Union [EU]

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