On the occasion of the World Environment Day, June 5th, ELIAMEP has published a Policy Brief on Blue Energy. There has been widespread discussion regarding the energy capabilities of the Greek sea, with an emphasis given to extracting oil and natural gas from undersea fields in the Mediterranean. Moreover, ambitious plans to build underwater pipes […]
This paper positions energy as a critical component of international relations as it has been both a driving force for cooperation between nations as well as a source of conflict and war. It provides an overview of energy resources and trends in the Eastern Mediterranean, debating the influence of the tensions on the exploitation of […]
The Turkey-Russia-EU energy triangle is a relationship of interdependence and strategic compromise. However, Russian support for secessionism and erosion of state autonomy in the Caucasus and Eurasia has proven difficult to reconcile for western European states despite their energy dependence. Yet, Turkey has enjoyed an enhanced bilateral relationship with Russia, augmenting its position and relevance […]
In Briefing Note 26/2013 Co-ordinator of the Programme ‘Geopolitics of Energy’ at ELIAMEP and Assistant Professor at the University of Nicosia, Dr Theodore Tsakiris, analyses the recent position of Charles Davidson laying emphasis on the usage of pipelines.
In Briefing Note 20/2013 Dr Theodore Tsakiris, co-ordinator of the programme ‘Geopolitics of Energy’ at ELIAMEP, analyses Russia’s decision to withdraw from DEPA/DESFA privitization and explores its impact on Greece’s position in the Southern Corridor.
In Briefing Note 07/2013 authored by Dr Theodore Tsakiris, co-ordinator of the programme ‘Geopolitics of Energy’ at ELIAMEP, explores the possibility of the construction of a Cyprus-Turkey pipeline and analyses its potential competitiveness. You can find more information on the programme: ‘Geopolitics of Energy’ at ELIAMEP here.
You can access Briefing Note 04/2013 authored by Dr Theodore Tsakiris, co-ordinator of the programme ‘Geopolitics of Energy’ at ELIAMEP, entitled: ‘Nabucco signs equity and funding agreements with Shah Deniz despite RWE’s withdrawal as TAP partners may consider change of route’.