Antonia Dimou

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Antonia Dimou is Director of the Middle East and Gulf Unit at the Institute for Security and Defense Analyses, Greece; and, a non-resident fellow at the Institute for Middle East Options (IMEO) based in Washington DC.

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Syria’s energy comeback amid challenges

Syria's energy sector undergoes a transformative process after a decade of conflict, transitioning from severe damage toward a delicate recovery. The downfall of the Assad...

Greece Navigates its Energy Future Amid Turbulent Regional Waters

As East Mediterranean energy development projects advance, Greece navigates the geopolitical chessboard of energy and accelerates the roll-out of regional infrastructure. Following the completion of...

The Effect of President Trump’s “Drill Baby Drill” on the East Mediterranean

The declaration of a national energy emergency with an executive order by American President Trump and the “drill baby drill” slogan incorporated in his...

Trump’s Grand Strategy of American Energy Dominance: Effect on Europe and the East Mediterranean

Energy security is a significant pillar of interdependence in international relations that is translated into continuous access of states to sufficient energy at an...

East Mediterranean Energy Projects Amid Israel-Hamas War

The Israel-Hamas war has brought to the forefront emerging challenges and new opportunities for energy cooperation across the East Mediterranean. Despite that the continuity...

Greece Spearheads a Dynamic Energy Transition

Countries have different energy priorities due to factors like the availability of energy resources, geopolitics, the population size, environmental considerations and excessive use of...

The East Mediterranean’s Shifting Dynamics: Now is the Time for Greater Cooperation

Nowadays, there is a growing awareness of the geopolitical importance of the East Mediterranean in its own right, as an arena with explicit dynamics...

The Potential of Palestinian Gas and the Role of Regional Powers: From Promise to Action

Recent progress on the Gaza marine gas field’s development is positive news and highlights the potential for mutually beneficial agreements in the East Mediterranean....

High Time for Multi-Track Dialogues between Greece and Turkey

Dialogue is a valuable communication process that fosters mutual understanding among warring parties, paving the way for conflict resolution. Dialogue can take the format...

Egypt, Greece, and Israel Take the Lead on Europe’s Energy Supply

The East Mediterranean can enhance Europe’s energy security and reduce its dependence on Russian gas. Regional countries are strongly positioned to face oncoming challenges...

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