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Rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Turkish Dimension June 11, 2012 / Mehmet Ögütçü
The discovery of large gas reserves off the coasts of Israel and Cyprus posed a number of dilemmas for Turkey. Its response reflected both resource rivalry and underlying political conflicts. Turkey and its neighbors need to avoid harsh rhetoric and brinkmanship. Instead, pending solutions of bilateral differences, they should consider interim agreements to reduce risk and allow exploration and production to go ahead in a more predictable environment.
See also:
Resource Rivalry in the Eastern Mediterranean: The View from Washington
Maritime Boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea
Energy Resources and Markets in the Eastern Mediterranean Region



