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Eastern Mediterranean

The Eastern Mediterranean is a strategic arena for energy exploration, maritime security, and regional cooperation. Israel’s alliances with Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt aim to counterbalance Turkish influence and secure offshore gas assets. This section explores the geopolitical shifts shaping the region and their impact on Israeli strategic planning.

Russia-Ukraine war: Conflict boosts hopes for East Mediterranean energy, experts say

Russia-Ukraine war: Conflict boosts hopes for East Mediterranean energy, experts say ...

Israeli expert sees US role in East Mediterranean waning

Israeli expert sees US role in East Mediterranean waning...

Israel Should Maintain its Mediterranean Alignment, Despite Signals from Ankara

It should be made clear to Israel's partners in the eastern Mediterranean that any (unlikely)...

The Israel-Greece alliance: Sunburned tourists and fighter jets

The Israel-Greece alliance: Sunburned tourists and fighter jets
Dr. Eran Lerman: Israel now thinks of the...

Turkey irked over Israeli-Greek project for undersea power cable

Turkey irked over Israeli-Greek project for undersea power cable
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Israel-Turkey relations...

An Eastern Mediterranean Strategic Overview

An Eastern Mediterranean Strategic Overview
Interview with Dr. Eran Lerman...

With gas alliance moored to Turkey tensions, Israel tacks toward energy security

With gas alliance moored to Turkey tensions, Israel tacks toward energy security
Dr. Eran Lerman: The...

The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part II

The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part II
Dr. Eran Lerman and Dr. Hay...

The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part I

The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part I
Dr. Eran Lerman and Dr....

The Struggle for the Eastern Mediterranean: What Should Israel Do?

Video briefing by Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, vice president of JISS. (August 12, 2020)...

Israel, Greece, and the Turkish Challenge: Acute Testing Lies Ahead

Israel is unable to get directly involved in eastern Mediterranean hostilities, should they erupt. But...

The Struggle for the Eastern Mediterranean: Israel’s Role following the Berlin Summit on Libya

Everything short of a military confrontation needs to be done, though, to deter Erdogan from...

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