The article presents the recent developments in the energy landscape of the East Mediterranean, the global geopolitics of energy. The analysis concludes that there is a window of opportunity for decisions concerning natural gas... more
The article presents the recent developments in the energy landscape of the East Mediterranean, the global geopolitics of energy. The analysis concludes that there is a window of opportunity for decisions concerning natural gas discoveries that will be taken quickly in the East Mediterranean. Article from March 2014
Purpose This paper aims to explore the international response to the discovery and development of gas fields in the East Mediterranean basin. Design/methodology/approach The study applies key concepts into a framework and explores the... more
Purpose This paper aims to explore the international response to the discovery and development of gas fields in the East Mediterranean basin. Design/methodology/approach The study applies key concepts into a framework and explores the strategies used by nations for developing their influence in the region. Findings The key nation states (the USA and Russia) and the supranational EU are notable in their divergent approaches to obtaining access to and influence regarding the gas fields. Practical implications The development of the strategies used by the international rivals for access to the resources available from the offshore oil fields is set to be an area for further study. Originality/value This paper offers insight into a developing rivalry over energy security, which will a platform for further investigation throughout the exploitation of the “New Gulf” gas fields.
