New Power Struggle in the Eastern Mediterranean - Energy Security and Diplomacy

New Power Struggle in the Eastern Mediterranean - Energy Security and Diplomacy Book Description The Eastern Mediterranean, which has been the crossroads of important trade routes throughout history and the competition area of the Persian, Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Turkish empires, continues to be one of the rare basins that still maintains its geostrategic importance. Nowadays, with the discovery of richer hydrocarbon reserves, it has again become a battleground for the coastal countries and global powers in the basin. For this reason, it should not be considered a coincidence that, in addition to the struggle between states, oil companies and organizations and structures with an asymmetrical network of relations are in the center of attention. This book attempts to find answers to the questions of how this competition emerged and what its future will be, from the debates concerning ancient civilizations to its new reflections in the 21st century, where conflict and cooperation opportunities are sought. It has been clarified that the Eastern Mediterranean is not an issue that concerns only the countries in the region, but the global dimension of the region's importance. (From the Promotional Bulletin)