Discovery of Energy Reserves in the Levant and Impacts on Regional Security

Abstract

There has been much discussion over whether the recent discovery of energy reserves in the eastern Mediterranean will encourage regional cooperation or exacerbate tensions between states in the Levant. Energy issues and geopolitical concerns do overlap. Difficulties with regard to Cyprus and Israel’s ties with its Arab neighbours jeopardize energy projects. Cooperation between states over energy resources may only occur if governments enjoy reasonable relations.

Keywords

Gas, Energy, Levant, Geopolitics, Security, Cooperation

Citation

Winrow, Gareth M., “Discovery of Energy Reserves in the Levant and Impacts on Regional Security”, Uluslararasi Iliskiler, Vol. 15, No. 60, 2018, pp. 45-57, DOI: 10.33458/uidergisi.525097

Affiliations

• Gareth M. WINROW, Independent analyst, consultant and part-time tutor, Department of Continuing Education, University of Oxford