The strategic importance of Romania

The European energy crisis opens doors for Romania, writes Liviu Antonesei. He praises President Traian Basescu, who already recognized the geopolitical importance of the Black Sea for energy delivery two years ago. "The EU counts on the Caucasus and South Caucasus. But that presupposes political stability on the Black Sea. ... Romania can profit in many ways from the current crisis between the EU and Russia. It could redefine its status as a stabilising factor on the eastern border of the EU; perhaps it could even become a regional power. And together with Poland, Romania could take over the role that France and Germany play in the west. I would say that Romania's EU entry has come at just the right time."

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