Deciphering the Eastern Mediterranean's Hydrocarbon Dynamics: Unravelling Regional Shifts - Hardcover
Deciphering the Eastern Mediterranean's Hydrocarbon Dynamics: Unravelling Regional Shifts - Hardcover
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by Bahrooz Jaafar Jabbar (Author)
The Mediterranean basin holds immense geostrategic importance, linking Asia, Europe, and Africa. The Eastern Mediterranean, especially in regard to hydrocarbons, is a key hotspot for geopolitical activity. Both business and governmental agencies are heavily engaged in addressing the intricate political, economic, and environmental challenges unique to the region.
In Deciphering the Eastern Mediterranean's Hydrocarbon Dynamics: Unravelling Regional Shifts, author Bahrooz Jaafar Jabbar thoroughly explores the Mediterranean geopolitics framework, focusing on the critical role of hydrocarbons. This comprehensive study delves into the strategic importance of the Mediterranean Sea and examines key conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean, including the Syrian crisis, Turkey-Cyprus tensions, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and Lebanon-Israel disputes. These events intersect with discussions on the international political economy of oil and gas, water boundaries, and electrification in the region, and shed light on crucial aspects of regional security. Furthermore, the investigation delves into the roles of extra-regional actors such as NATO, Russia, and the USA in shaping dynamics within the Eastern Mediterranean.
This in-depth work is valuable for students and teachers as well as geopolitical analysts, energy experts and decision-makers seeking to grasp the strategic significance of the Eastern Mediterranean. It sheds light on energy security, geopolitics, and the impact of regional powers on environmental concerns.
Author Biography
Bahrooz Jaafar Jabbar obtained his Ph.D. in the field of International Relations in Cyprus, Nicosia. He is the Founder and Head of the Mediterranean Institute for Regional Studies and possesses over 16 years of expertise in energy geopolitics, energy security, regional order in the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean, and on-going conflicts in Iraq. Dr. Bahrooz hails from the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
