Lebanon and Israel Maritime Border Dispute: Hezbollah and Israel on the Same Page?
Recent discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean have shown the disputed waters to be rich in natural gas and have raised the stakes.
Why Hypersonic Weapon Systems Are Critical for Russia
In June 2021, Kinzhal-equipped MiG-31K fighters were seen at the Hmeimim Air Base in Syria, while participating in exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The New Politics of Alliance: Allies, Proxies, and Adversaries Have Become Hard to Tell Apart
The burden of this Cold War-era alliance was to protect the southeastern flank of the Western bloc.
Negotiating a New Chapter in Saudi-Turkish Relations
Turkey’s isolation, on the other hand, in the energy rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean through Saudi Arabia’s siding with Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, and Israel attested to Turkey’s need to deal with Egypt, Israel, and Saudi Arabia all at the same time.
How the Russia-Ukraine War Will Change Turkey-US Relations
The Trump administration supported projects that exclude Turkey from the Eastern Mediterranean natural gas equation, namely the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum and the East-Med project, and approved the creation of alliance zones that would limit Ankara's presence in areas such as Syria and Libya.
Libya’s Political Atmosphere Is a Gordian Knot
Although the UN-sponsored LPDF made it clear that the mandate of Dbeibah's government was valid until June 2022, the pro-Haftar, eastern-based parliament House of Representatives (HoR) argued that the UN-backed Government of National Unity's (GNU) mandate had expired.
Euro-Med Researcher: “Migration Muted in Tunisia”
Thousands of North African and Middle Eastern refugees and asylum seekers try crossing the Mediterranean every year as a result of poverty and conflict in their home countries.
The Geopolitics of Russia-Turkey Relations amid the Ukraine War
With the shifting geopolitical factors in the Black Sea, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East, Russia and Turkey assumed new geopolitical positions.
What Role Can Turkey Play Between Russia and Ukraine in Antalya?
President Erdoğan was able to strengthen both Turkey’s effectiveness and diplomatic power in many regional issues such as northern Syria, Libya, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Southern Caucasus.
Turkey and Israel: A Marriage of Convenience and Necessity?
The transfer of Israeli natural gas to Europe via Turkey could be the backbone of a solid partnership.
Dependent on Russian Gas: Europe Must Reconsider Its Energy Security
Eastern Europe is the most dependent on Russian gas, whereas Germany imports the most Russian gas by far.
What French Presidential Election Means for French Muslims and Turkey
More specifically the tensions in Libya, Syria, and the Eastern Mediterranean, where the concerned parties are in direct confrontation, are likely to remain.
Comparing Russian Military Interventions in Syria and Ukraine Is Misguided
ince Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine began on February 24, the eastern European country has experienced death, destruction, and trauma.
Turkey-Saudi Normalization: A Larger Regional Bloc at the Door?
A Saudi-Turkish political alignment has a potential to give Ankara considerable regional weight in settling three hotspot files: Syria, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Egypt.
What Does the Current Ukraine Crisis Mean for Stockholm?
-led NATO bloc against Russia’s recent assertiveness in and around Eastern Europe.
With the US Withdrawing Its Support, Can the EastMed Project Now Turn Regional?
ver since the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) signed an agreement with Egypt in 2003 on the delimitation of an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Eastern Mediterranean and declared concession areas for the purpose of oil and gas exploration in 2007, a high tension has grown over the possible maritime boundaries and related activities.
Dassault Rafale vs. F-35: More than Just Selecting a Combat Aircraft
Amidst rising tensions with Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean, Greece and France made steps to improve political and military cooperation further in order to form an alliance against Turkey.
UAE Foreign Policy: Good Neighborliness for Now?
The close rhetoric between Turkey and the Muslim Brotherhood for almost ten years, pushed Emirati decision-makers to adopt adverse policies towards Turkey in various regional crises like the Syrian Civil War and the Eastern Mediterranean until the visit of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan (MBZ), the crown prince of Abu Dhabi and de facto ruler of the Emirates, to Turkey in November 2021.
Can the Greek Strategy of Counterbalancing Turkey Work?
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Initiatives for internal balancing
Following the Kardak (Imia) crisis with Turkey in 1996, Greece launched an armament program as part of an internal balancing against Turkey and came a long way towards this purpose.
Why German Companies Want to Invest More in Turkey
With this investment, the company planned to increase further its market presence in southeastern Europe.
