Rand Issues Commentary: China's Black Sea Play
August 07, 2025
August 07, 2025
SANTA MONICA, California, Aug. 7 -- Rand issued the following commentary on Aug. 5, 2025:
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China's Black Sea Play
By Michael Cecire
China is quietly constructing an influence ecosystem in the greater Black Sea region that transcends mere commerce. Energy corridors, digital infrastructure, free-trade frameworks, and political alignments are converging to give Beijing lasting leverage in Eurasia. Central to this effort is China's a . . .
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China's Black Sea Play
By Michael Cecire
China is quietly constructing an influence ecosystem in the greater Black Sea region that transcends mere commerce. Energy corridors, digital infrastructure, free-trade frameworks, and political alignments are converging to give Beijing lasting leverage in Eurasia. Central to this effort is China's a . . .