Without cooperation, East Med gas will remain missed opportunity

The energy geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean present a clear case study in missed opportunities. Despite sharing the same geological basin, the nations within this region have not translated this common resource into uniform economic outcomes. This disparity underscores a critical failure to cooperate effectively.

The article argues that without concerted cooperation, the significant natural gas reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean risk remaining untapped potential. The complex web of national interests, political disputes, and differing strategic priorities has hindered the development of a unified approach to exploration, production, and distribution.

This lack of collaboration not only affects the economic prospects of individual countries but also represents a broader loss for the region as a whole. The potential benefits of shared infrastructure, joint ventures, and coordinated market access are being forfeited, leaving valuable resources as a mere geological curiosity rather than an engine for growth and stability.