About the Journal

The Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Review (BSEMR) is an open-access peer-reviewed e-journal focusing on the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean (BSEM), co-founded by the Laboratory for Black Sea and Mediterranean Studies (Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki) and the School of Law of the University on Nicosia. It aims to publish and promote original research pertinent to the BSEM on a variety of disciplines, including politics and international relations, history, social and economic issues, energy, sustainable development, governance, culture and education. The broader purpose is to shape the discussion of regional issues through a rigorous scholarship selection and editing process. Meeting the highest international standards, the BSEMR aims to widely disseminate its content and engage in an international dialogue on regional issues.

Call for Abstracts: THE BLACK SEA AND EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN REVIEW (BSEMR) 2025 AUTUMN CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT 2025-05-26

The Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Review (BSEMR) and its constituent institutions, the School of Law in the University of Nicosia and the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Black Sea and Mediterranean Studies in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (ILABSEM AUTh) issue a call for abstracts for participation in an international conference. The conference is co-organized by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).

Call for Papers: Vol. 3 Issue no. 1 of the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Review (Fall 2025) 2025-04-10

The editorial team of the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Review (BSEMR) invites scholars and practitioners to submit original research articles for our Fall 2025 issue. As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, BSEMR is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive understanding of the Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean (BSEM) region across a broad array of disciplines, including politics, international relations, history, social and economic issues, energy, sustainable development, governance, culture, and education.

International academic conference on “Discussing Stability and Peace in Turbulent Times: Local, Regional and International Ramifications of the War on Gaza” 2024-11-22

The Black Sea and Eastern Mediterranean Review (BSEMR), published by the School of Law in the University of Nicosia and the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Black Sea and Mediterranean Studies in Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (ILABSEM AUTh) and Al Jazeera Centre for Studies organize an international academic conference on “Discussing Stability and Peace in Turbulent Times: Local, Regional and International Ramifications of the War on Gaza” in Thessaloniki, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 November 2024 in the premises of the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences in AUTh (3rd floor, room 319).