The USA and the Black Sea after 1990

The USA?s perception of security and international conditions which changedafter September 11, 2001 attacks had an impact on the Black Sea. Being oneof the regions, where the USA as a global power has not made its presencefelt or which it has not managed to control yet, embodies main routes throughwhich Caspian Energy resources are transferred to Western economies dueto its geopolitical location. For this reason there is an ongoing multidimensionalcompetition between the USA, EU and Russia with the aim ofcontrolling the region. On the other hand Turkey plays a keyrole in the regionnot only because it is a riparian to the Black Sea but also because of thestraits it has. Consequently the Black Sea has the potential of affectingTurkey?s relationships with aforementioned actors. The USA is endeavouringto have military existence in the region where it has not been able to make itsmilitary presence felt. It is also showing an effort to ensure that USA-friendlygovernments are in power in the region. While on the contrary Turkey desirespeace and stability in the region. It supports the strengthening of economicrelationships and socio-economic development of riparian countries. Turkeyalso favours limitation of military power of non-riparian countries as it hasbeen the situation for about 75 years and the continuation of its control overstraits. Therefore Turkey?s desires are in conflict with the USA?s, and thisconflict carries a potential of affecting the relationships between these twocountries in a negative way with the USA?s desires concerning the Black Seacoming into focus again though they seem to be delayed for the time being.