The New Energy Triangle of Cyprus-Greece-Israel: Casting a Net for Turkey?, Summer 2012

Wednesday, September 5, 2012 | Download PDF in English | Türkçe Tercümesini İndir

A long-running speculation over massive natural gas reserves in the tumultuous area of the Southeastern Mediterranean became a reality in December 2011 and the discovery's timing along with other grave and interwoven events in the region came to create a veritable tinderbox. The classic “Rubik's cube” puzzle here is in perfect sync with the realities on the ground and how this “New Energy Triangle” (NET) of newfound and traditional allies' actions (Cyprus, Greece and Israel) towards Turkey will shape and inevitably affect the new balance of power in this crucial part of the world.

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