Intelligence and Evolution of Democracy in Jordan
The relationship between democracy and the character of secret intelligence presents an interesting puzzle. The very concept of democracy demands that an intelligence agency...
The Exceptionality of the Hashemite Rule in Jordan
In the tumultuous politics of the Middle East, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has traditionally steered a cautious and successful course in international relations....
Greece and Egypt: Game Changers in the East Mediterranean’s Energy Geopolitics
Greece remains the third most unexplored country in the East Mediterranean with promising prospects of energy discoveries that are documented in 3-D seismic surveys...
Jordan, Israel, and Palestine in Quest of Solving the Energy Conundrum
Gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean can help deliver dividends of peace to Jordan, Israel, and Egypt. New energy supply options can strengthen Jordan’s...
Lebanon and Syria: A Complicated Relationship between Energy and Geopolitics
Syria continues to offer the ground where Russia and the United States compete over control of oil and gas fields and the transportation routes...
Turkey’s Groundless Claims for Greek Islands in the Aegean
Turkey’s expansionism into the waters of the East Mediterranean over the last year rekindled maritime differences with Greece over the delineation of continental shelf...
Greece and UAE’s Strategic Cooperation: A New Regional Equilibrium in the Making
The agreement on Joint Cooperation in Foreign Policy and Defence between Greece and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a milestone for bilateral relations...
Potential Of Renewables In The MENA Region: The Cases Of Turkey And Jordan
The potential of renewables in the MENA region is met with major challenges
and opportunities. The region is home to more than half of the...
Syria and Lebanon: Energy Challenges and Chances Remain High
Syria's energy landscape is slowly taking
form after eight years into the conflict. Despite the fact that the Islamic
State (IS) terrorist organization has lost control...
Greece and Cyprus: Grand Challenges and Great Opportunities in East Mediterranean Gas
Greece is a
country with many unexplored promising oil and gas fields.In fiscal terms,
investments in hydrocarbon development and production throughout the country
are highly competitive and...