Beyond Borders: Shaping the Future of Security in the Black Sea Region

An event organized by IDMO - the Italian Digital Media Observatory, the Embassy of Ukraine, the Federation of Human Rights (FIDU), the Luiss Data Lab, and the Center of Geopolitics
Location:
Sala Colonne, Luiss Campus, Viale Pola 12, Rome
Date:
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An event organized by the Italian Digital Media Observatory (IDMO), the Embassy of Ukraine, the Federation of Human Rights (FIDU), the Luiss Data Lab, and the Center of Geopolitics.

Amid escalating global tensions, Europe stands at a historic turning point. Russia’s expanding influence on Europe’s borders has heightened security concerns, while high-stakes elections and political shifts worldwide contribute to a sense of unease. At this pivotal moment, the choices made now will resonate for decades to come, shaping not only the continent's security but also the global balance of power and democracy. The Black Sea and Mediterranean regions lie at the heart of this geopolitical complexity, where diverse military, economic, and legal interests converge and clash among coastal states. Here, nations are striving to achieve conflicting objectives, often resulting in policies that appear inconsistent and erratic. This volatile environment, marked by rising risks and fierce competition, calls for a deeper, strategic understanding of the forces at play. 

Introductory Remarks by
Gianni Riotta, Director of the Luiss Data Lab

Panel 1: Shifting Tides – Security Challenges and Regional Stability in the Black and Mediterranean Seas
Moderator:
Antonio Stango, Director of FIDU – Italian Federation for Human Rights

Speakers:
Olesia Ogryzko, Director, Sahaidachnyi Security Center (online)
Oleg Dunda, Member of Parliament, Parliament of Ukraine, Committee on the Organization of State Power, Local Self-Government, Regional Development and Urban Planning, Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Construction and Design (online)
Victoria Vdovychenko, Joint Program Leader, Future of Ukraine Program, Centre for Geopolitics, University of Cambridge

Panel 2: The New Warfare – Cyber Tactics, Propaganda, and Regional Influence
Moderator:
Chiara Sgreccia, Freelance Journalist

Speakers:
Giulia Pozzi, Senior Analyst at NewsGuard
Dominika Hajdu, Policy Director, Centre for Democracy & Resilience GLOBSEC (online)
Rory Finnin, Co-Director of the Future of Ukraine Program at the Centre for Geopolitics and Professor of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Cambridge (online) 
Eugen Fedchenko, StopFake Ukraine (online)


 

Registration to participate online