| ID | 165302 |
| Title Proper | Between security and prosperity |
| Other Title Information | Turkey and the prospect of energy cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Demiryol, Tolga |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Can natural resources facilitate regional cooperation? Recent discoveries of natural gas in the Eastern Mediterranean have led many to ask whether natural resources can bring peace and prosperity to the region. This article draws upon the contrast between liberal and realist perspectives on interdependence to explicate the extent to which shared economic interests can facilitate political cooperation in a conflict-ridden region. The analysis of Turkey’s Eastern Mediterranean strategy corroborates the proposition that when states prioritize security over prosperity, they will likely continue to escalate political tensions even if this jeopardizes economic gains from cooperation. |
| `In' analytical Note | Turkish Studies Vol. 20, No.3; Jun 2019: p.442-464 |
| Journal Source | Turkish Studies 2019-06 20, 3 |
| Key Words | Energy ; Regionalism ; Turkey ; Mediterranean ; Interdependence |