The Department of International Economic Relations at Sumy State University invites students, postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and academic staff to attend an open guest lecture on “International Security: The Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea.”
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Gerasimos Rodotheatos – PhD, Assistant Professor at the College of Security and Global Studies, American University in the Emirates (UAE).
The lecture will cover:
- the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea in the international security system;
- current geopolitical challenges and security threats in strategically important maritime regions;
- the impact of regional conflicts and international tensions on global trade, energy security, and international economic relations.
📅 Date: October 13, 2026
🕒 Time: 11:40 AM (Kyiv time, UTC+3)
💻 Format: Online via Zoom
Zoom link:
https://sumdu-edu-ua.zoom.us/j/3661703293
Organizer: Department of International Economic Relations, Sumy State University.
The lecture will be of interest to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of international security, the geopolitical significance of maritime regions, and their role in shaping international relations and the global economy.