.... Russia, China, and the Energy-Security Politics of the Caspian Sea Region after the Cold War Gregory Hall and Tiara Grant In this essay we examine the interests and policies of Russia and China, respectively, in the Caspian Sea region since the end of the Cold War. Rus...

...Lukáš Tichý This essay focuses on the global terrorist and militant group the Islamic State (IS), specifically on its use of terrorism targeting the energy sector as a strategic political instrument in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2014–16. The essay has two main thrusts. First...

...A. Murat Agdemir There have been important changes in the politics of the eastern Mediterranean since the discovery of energy resources and the disintegration of Turkish-Israeli relations. Israel upgraded its relationship with Greece and Cyprus after its ties with Turkey deteriorated. Since shortly...

... enhancement of the excellent political and economic relations between the two countries,” including in the energy and tourism sectors. He also expressed hope that Russian private and state companies would consider bidding on the construction of a liquefied natural gas terminal in Cyprus.31...

... competes against a European Union project, while Washington has shown little interest in the Balkans during the Barack Obama administration. The instruments of this rivalry are not only, or even primarily, armies but rather economic-political forces: control of energy pipelines and production, the use...

... in energy policy are driven by business interests (raising production and attracting foreign investment) as well as geo- political initiatives (strengthening relations with major European and Asian powers). The new political environment is also likely to transform the natural gas sector...

... Cypriot and Greek territory. Furthermore, Turkey has claimed that it needs to pro- tect the Turkish- Cypriot majority and its access to Cyprus’s energy reserves in order to try to gain a political and military foothold in the comanagement of the hydrocarbon deposits discovered within Cyprus’s...

... in international politics even as it asserts its prerogatives.21 We may also argue that Russia’s unilateral neo-imperial policy in the CIS and its efforts to secure permanent lodgments for influencing other Eastern European states (mainly through energy, criminal, and intelligence operations) represent...

... There are not many things left of human activity that do not require an energy source. It goes without saying that any sudden and/or long interruption in the energy chain (production, transition, supply) could cause social, political, and economic turmoil. As a result, “A satisfactory supply with energy...

... in the global energy market in light of the sharp drop in oil prices. This is followed by an examination of the growing Iranian-­ Turkish energy partnership. The third section addresses the major political issues among Ankara, Brussels, and Tehran that might negatively impact their cooperation. The last...

.... eastern Mediterranean southern Europe rimland Turkey and energy Copyright 2015 by Mediterranean Affairs, Inc. 2015 Petros Vamvakas is associate professor of political science at Emmanuel College, Boston. Global Stability and the Geopolitical Vortex of the Eastern Mediterranean...

... higher. In order to maintain oil and gas production, Egypt needs substantial foreign investment. Traditionally, the country has wel- comed foreign investment in its energy sector. Political and security turmoil since 2011, however, has significantly affected Cairo’s international economic standing...

... the necessary political, eco- nomic, cultural, and social infrastructure necessary to undergird sustain- able development. 94  Mediterranean Quarterly: Fall 2008 China’s Involvement in Africa China’s involvement in sub-Sahara Africa is extensive, especially in the energy sector...

... zone can transform the island into a regional energy hub and an important pillar for Europe’s energy security and diversification. At the same time, these discoveries can create an additional impetus to end the long division of the island. Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis is the permanent...

... Paraschos: Offshore Energy in the Levant Basin  39 Offshore Energy in the Levant Basin: Leaders, Laggards, and Spoilers Peter E. Paraschos The recent tide of Arab political revolt in North Africa and the Middle East has largely overshadowed...

...- gic and Political Studies in Washington, D.C., in January 2001. Participants examined the benefit that would flow to the United States as a result of secur- ing African oil supplies while encouraging economic development in Africa. Additionally, participants agreed that “if U.S. energy policy more...

... tensions or instability to the region or even draw the United States into political or military conflict with China, since the United States has security relationships with all of these nations except Vietnam. Another serious concern is that China has established energy footholds in nations...

... and politically. Beijing’s dependence on Middle East hydrocarbons is increasing, and the stakes are rising in the competition between global powers seeking to secure their interests in the region. It is therefore crucial to examine how relations between China and the countries of the region are taking shape...

... between the twin challenges of massive migration brought on by the Syrian Civil War and other areas of instability and the ongoing Greek financial crisis. Tina Mavrikos-­Adamou’s essay, “Immigration Law and the Politics of Migration in Greece,” traces the legal framework of immigration back...

... of Social Studies, Masaryk University in the Energy Security Studies, International Relations and Energy Security and International Relations programs. They also work at the International Institute of Political Science of Masaryk University. Mediterranean Quarterly 29:1 DOI 10.1215/10474552-4397358...