The Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement
Israel and Lebanon, two long-time adversaries that are technically at war, recently reached an agreement on where to demarcate the maritime border between their countries.
Tag: Energy
Israel, EU Sign Gas Deal
The European Union has signed a memorandum of understanding with Israel that eventually could see significant quantities of Israeli natural gas shipped to Europe via Egypt.
A Win for Turkey and Russia at Israel’s Expense
The Biden administration recently withdrew its support for the Eastern Mediterranean (EastMed) pipeline designed to transfer natural gas from Israel to Europe.
Why Did Vladimir Putin Invade Ukraine?
Why did Putin invade Ukraine? Western analysts, commentators and officials have put forth eight differing but complementary theories try to explain Putin’s actions, motives and objectives.
Germany, in Historic Reversal, Abandons Pro-Putin Russia Policy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced a paradigm shift in German defense and energy policies in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He said that Germany will substantially increase defense spending and take immediate measures to reduce its energy dependence on Russia.
Biden Administration Kills Israel-to-Europe Gas Pipeline
The Biden administration has abruptly withdrawn American support for the Eastern Mediterranean (EastMed) pipeline, a project aimed at shipping natural gas from Israel to European markets.
Biden Administration “Surrenders” to Germany on Russian Gas Pipeline
The Biden administration has reached an agreement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel that allows for the completion of a controversial natural gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Israel, Lebanon Talk Maritime Borders
Israel and Lebanon recently initiated groundbreaking negotiations to resolve a long-standing maritime border dispute in the eastern Mediterranean. Resolution of the dispute could lead to developing the potentially lucrative natural gas fields that would benefit both sides.
U.S. “Driving Stake Through Heart” of German-Russian Pipeline
The United States is ratcheting up the threat of sanctions against European companies in an effort to deal a death blow to the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline between Russia and Germany.
Turkey Muscles-In on the Israel-Greece-Cyprus EastMed Gas Pipeline Deal
Israel, Greece and Cyprus have signed an agreement for a pipeline project to ship natural gas from the Eastern Mediterranean region to Europe. The deal comes amid increasing tensions with Turkey as Ankara seeks to expand its claims over gas-rich areas of the Mediterranean Sea.
Germany Puts Its Head in Russia’s Energy Pipeline Noose
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her refusal to increase defense spending while at the same time supporting the Nord Stream 2 pipeline that will funnel billions of dollars to Russia.
Cómo la demanda de petróleo determina la política exterior estadounidense
Uno de los retos más espinosos en materia de seguridad nacional al que se enfrenta EEUU en la actualidad es su excesiva dependencia del petróleo procedente de algunas de las zonas más inestables del mundo.
