“The “Arc” Alliance should become a key link between the European and Eurasian security systems”
Excerpts from the Speech by Ferhad TURANLY – Professor at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, Doctor of Historical Sciences, Professor, at the roundtable of the Institute for Global Politics “Problems and Prospects for the Creation of a New European Security System in the Context of Russia’s Aggressive Foreign Policy” on December 11, 2025
- “Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has completely destroyed the existing European security system.
- There is an urgent need to create a new security system capable of guaranteeing the defense, resilience, and stability of Europe.
- The strategic partnership between Ukraine and Türkiye, based on deep historical traditions, is of particular importance.
- An expanded model of regional security: the Baltic-Black Sea-Caspian military alliance, or “Arc”.
- Key elements of the “Arc” model:
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- a strategic partnership between Ukraine and Türkiye, reinforced by defense and political cooperation with Poland, Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, and the Baltic states;
- expansion of the alliance to the Black Sea and Caspian regions, including partners in the South Caucasus and Central Asia;
- joint systems to counter missile, aviation, and drone threats;
- development of military-industrial cooperation;
- deepening cooperation in cybersecurity and energy security;
- protection of critical sea communications;
- joint training and coordination of mutual security guarantee mechanisms.
- The “Arc” Alliance should become a key link between the European and Eurasian security systems.
- Ukraine, in partnership with Türkiye, should become a central element in the formation of a defense and security space in the Baltic-Black Sea-Caspian region
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