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The Leviathan natural gas platform in the Mediterranean Sea. With Lebanon and Cyprus having finally demarcated their maritime boundary, exploration for new gas fields can begin.

Drawing lines for gas: Lebanon and Cyprus sort their waters out

The two countries at last have a maritime border, letting energy firms search for new gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean, but the agreement has geopolitical repercussions too.

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New Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman and his wife Nilden Bektas Erhürman celebrate his victory in the Turkish Cypriot presidential election, in the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, on October 19, 2025.

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Northern Cyprus election comes with serious implications

The elections coulds be a watershed moment for the government in the north, its relations with Türkiye, and the wider geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean

Omer Onhon 21 October 2025

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Med market? Europe eyes closer trade with North Africa

After being hit by tariffs from its Washington ally, Brussels is seeking to diversify its business partners. Across the Mediterranean Sea, states offer labour, materials, and markets

Mohamed Sharki 04 October 2025

Gas from Nigeria could supply Europe via a pipeline through Algeria, or a pipeline through Morocco. One has several advantages.

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Nigeria-Niger-Algeria gas pipeline: challenges and stakes

In the race to supply natural gas to Europe, Morocco, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Türkiye, Qatar, and Niger are all involved. With an existing pipeline network to Europe, does Algeria have an advantage?

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The Turkish drilling vessel Fatih waits on the shores of Istanbul's Marmara sea in Istanbul, Turkey, 9 April 2020. [Erdem Sahin/EPA/EFE]

The Eastern Mediterranean in 2023: Escalation or Resolution?

While the world is obsessively focusing on the war in Eastern Europe, geo-economic tugging is building up in the Eastern Mediterranean over maritime borders. Pitching political and diplomatic fights…

Dalia Ziada 13 January 2023

Egypt's Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El Molla attends a session at the Egypt's 5th Petroleum Show "EGYPS 2022" at the capital city of Cairo, Egypt, February 14, 2022. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh

Egypt Discovers Large Gas Field in Mediterranean, Minister Says

Egypt has discovered a large gas field in the Nargis block in the eastern Mediterranean, Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla said. Evaluation is still ongoing to determine the field's reserves, he…

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1- Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, accompanied by Vice President Fuat Oktay, Energy Minister Fatih Donmez and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirisci, poses onboard Turkey's new drill ship Abdulhamid Han at Tasucu port in the Mediterranean city of Mersin, Turkey August 9, 2022. Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

Stronger Turkey Challenging Status Quo in Mediterranean

Turkey is hopping back into the serene waters of the Mediterranean, ambitiously looking for natural gas resources that it can extract to cover its enormous demand for energy. Turkish President Recep…

Dalia Ziada 19 August 2022

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen looks on as EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, Egyptian Minister of Petroleum Tarek El Molla and Israeli Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources Karine Elharrar sign an agreement during a ministerial meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) in Cairo, Egypt, June 15, 2022. (Photo: REUTERS/Shokry Hussien)

Egypt, Israel Agree to Export Gas to European Union

Egypt has set sail with its plan to transform into a regional energy hub after signing a tripartite memorandum of understanding in the field of gas trade, transport and export with Israel and the…

Mohammed Al-Hadi 25 June 2022

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Religious Unity During Ramadan

Easter, Passover, and Ramadan were held this year at the same period. It is a strong sign for our three dominant religions, insofar as through these holidays, the Christians, Jews, and Muslims share…

Mohamed Ayachi Ajroudi 06 May 2022

Lebanon in the Balance

I was asked about Lebanon. The question was as follows: How do you assess the political situation in Lebanon, which I know you love? I love Maronite Lebanon, I clearly answered. It (Lebanon)…

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