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A dangerous game: Turkey and the politics of energy

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Arab Digest · A dangerous game: Turkey and the politics of energy

Al Zohr

27 March 2018Oliver MilesArab Digest EmailCyprus, Egypt, Israel, Turkey

The find by ENI of a large offshore gas field described as a game changer for Egypt’s energy economy. Egypt’s aspires to be a gas hub. A deal to buy gas from Israel causes controversy.

Lebanon/Israel: offshore gas

4 April 2017Oliver MilesArab Digest EmailCyprus, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Turkey

A latent dispute between Lebanon and Israel over the division of offshore waters has flared up. Political dynamite, not much substance at stake.