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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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19/12/2024

The Impact of the Wars against Israel and Ukraine on the Strategic Equation in the East Mediterranean

16/09/2024
Professor Efraim Inbar

What many Westerners don’t get about the Gaza war

By standing up to Iran and its proxies, Israel prevents the Eastern Mediterranean from falling...

08/09/2024
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

As Tensions Escalate in the North, Israel’s Hellenic Alignment Becomes Ever More Important,

Hassan Nasrallah's threats to broaden the scope of the war serve as a reminder of...

26/11/2023
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Our place in the world: Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean – Dr. Eran Lerman

21/11/2023
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

The future of Israel’s policy in the Eastern Mediterranean

The future of Israel’s policy in the Eastern Mediterranean...

20/11/2023
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

The Implications of the war for Israel’s Policy in the Eastern Mediterranean

Turkey, at least as long as the AKP is in power, cannot be considered a...

22/11/2022
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

The Libyan EEZ Challenge: Israel Should Reject
Turkey’s Claims in the Eastern Mediterranean

The delineation of the Libyan and Turkish Exclusive Economic Zones was and remains essential not...

02/10/2022
Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman

Israel-Lebanon maritime talks ripple across eastern Mediterranean

Israel-Lebanon maritime talks ripple across eastern Mediterranean...

10/08/2022
Professor Efraim Inbar

Interview by Efraim Inbar on the Eastern Mediterranean in the influential Greek publication Kathimerini

Interview by Efraim Inbar on the Eastern Mediterranean in the popular Greek publication Kathimerini ...

13/07/2022
Professor Efraim Inbar

What is the agenda for the Eastern Mediterranean?

What is the agenda for the Eastern Mediterranean?...

07/07/2022
Professor Efraim Inbar

What is the agenda for the Eastern Mediterranean?

A more coherent common foreign policy agenda is needed to enhance the strategic significance of...

06/04/2022
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

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

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