Implications of Gas Reservoirs on the Conflicts and Cooperative Relationships in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
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https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v51i1.6866Keywords:
Energy conflict, energy security alliances, cooperation routes, gas reservoirsAbstract
Objectives: This study aims to examine the implications of the energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The concerned discoveries represent a strong impetus to expand and even complicate the cycle of rivalry and conflict.
Methods: The study is based on the theoretical framework of national interest, as to interpret the foreign policy of Eastern Mediterranean states. Moreover, the study employs the case study approach, by which data and information collection is conducted comprehensively for an individual case, or a limited number of cases. This is done for the purpose of reaching a deeper understanding of the political phenomenon in the international context.
Results: This study concludes that gas reservoirs have fueled the conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Conclusions: gas reservoirs alliances aggravate the regional instability; Also new network of alliances undermines the opportunities for cooperation.
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