- Sosyoekonomi
- Volume:22 Issue:22
- The Syrian Energy Policies of the `Four Seas` and Their Geopolitical Repercussions
The Syrian Energy Policies of the `Four Seas` and Their Geopolitical Repercussions
Authors : John KARKAZIS, Ioannis VIDAKIS, Georgios BALTOS
Pages : 0-0
Doi:10.17233/se.69616
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Publication Date : 2014-09-01
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :The article gives, first, a brief historical review of the development of the oil and natural gas sectors of Damascus. Next, the article focuses on oil pipeline networks in Syria, the geopolitical controversy introduced by them and the various investment projects in the energy sector pushed forward by the Syrian government. Finally, the article analyses president Assad’s grand energy policies of the “Four Seas” aiming to transform Syria to an energy networks hub in the Region and comments on the arising geopolitical repercussions .Keywords :