Summit: Three Seas Initiative in Bucharest, September 2023

Abstract

The eighth summit of the Three Seas Initiative (3SI) will take place in Bucharest in September 2023. The latest developments in the region announce significant discussions between participating states, and that the issue of Russia’s war against Ukraine will take a central place once again. However, shortcomings of the Initiative’s proposed projects, lack of efficient communication and scarce funding will also be addressed. Considering Romania’s recent actions in the region, namely the consolidation of its relationship with Poland and the trilateral formed with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, it is expected that the summit could generate concrete results and special attention to security issues. More funding, a more coherent alignment with EU’s policies in the region, more involvement from the US and developing a 3SI common policy regarding Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction represent possible targets of the incoming summit.