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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.

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13/08/2019
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

A Stronger Mediterranean Partnership: Why More Than Gas is at Stake

Israel, Egypt, Greece and Cyprus must encourage the US to assert a higher military and...

10/06/2019
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Towards an Eastern Mediterranean Security Alliance

Beyond Elounda, Beersheba, Cairo and Jerusalem.
The emerging informal alliance in the eastern Mediterranean...

18/01/2019
Dr. Emmanuel Navon

The New Emerging Energy Hub in the Eastern Mediterranean

The projected gas pipeline between Israel, Cyprus, Greece and Italy confirms that Israel's regional partnership...

19/12/2018
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

New Realities in the Eastern Mediterranean

For analytical as well as practical and even political reasons, the time has come to...

19/12/2018
Professor Efraim Inbar

The Next Arena of Conflict: The Eastern Mediterranean

Iran, Turkey, Russia and other bad actors threaten Western and Israeli security in this strategic...

18/12/2018
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkey at the Eastern Mediterranean Crossroads

Turkey finds itself at a historic junction where it must decide whether to proceed alone...

15/11/2018
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Eastern Mediterranean Summitry

The Greek-Cypriot-Egyptian summit held last month in Crete focused on energy connectivity and Turkish threats,...