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Cyprus eyes pipeline that would link it with Israel

Cyprus is making a new push to cement energy ties with Israel, and there have been recent reports about a pipeline that would link Israel with Cyprus where gas will be liquefied and exported abroad to Europe. The idea comes as Eastern Mediterranean gas has seen renewed interest with Europe looking to wean itself off Russian energy. Both Israel and Egypt have emerged as net energy exporters, and Cyprus hopes to play a key role as well. Dr. Theodoros Tsakiris, an associate professor of geopolitics and energy policy at the University of Nicosia, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how this potential project could impact Cyprus, Israel, and the broader region. We also look at what to expect on the Eastern Mediterranean energy front following Turkish President Erdogan’s reelection. 

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Cyprus eyes Israel pipeline after elections in Turkey, Greece

Tsunis: Alexandroupoli key to breaking Russia’s gas monopoly

NATO chief heading to Turkey this weekend in fresh push on Swedish membership

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