DRONES AND TRADE: THE IMPACT OF UNMANNED TECHNOLOGIES ON TRADE RELATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS IN THE BLACK SEA REGION

The article examines the growing impact of unmanned technologies on trade relations and international conflicts in the Black Sea region. Particular emphasis is placed on how drones are transforming logistics systems, reshaping the dynamics of maritime transportation, and emerging as a new tool in hybrid warfare. The study analyzes practical examples from Ukraine, Turkey, Romania, and other countries in the region. The research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, integrating economic, security, and technological perspectives. It is established that unmanned systems are increasingly influencing both formal trade mechanisms and informal channels of destabilization in conflict settings.