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Alternative Energy in the Middle East

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In the late 2000s substantial natural gas discoveries had been made in the Eastern Mediterranean. These gas fields have the potential to change the dynamics of the regional energy markets. These hydrocarbon deposits might promote cooperation between Israel and its neighbours or, more likely further polarize and deepen the conflict. What is certain, however, is that these discoveries will fundamentally alter the Israeli energy sector.

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  1. Near East South Asia, Center for Strategic Studies, National Defense University, USA

    Gawdat Bahgat (Professor)

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Bahgat, G. (2013). Israel. In: Alternative Energy in the Middle East. Energy, Climate and the Environment Series. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137264589_4

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