Energy market wars as a factor of military-political escalation in Eastern Mediterranean region: A Russian perspective

Regional multipolarity has increased the complexity of geopolitical interests along with worsening international relations. Geopolitics is a means not only interpreting state political environment, but also in projecting desired geo-economic end for an actor. A much more pragmatic approach to securing perceived national observed among newly emerging non-Western actors Mediterranean region. This article analyses energy factor which influences military-political situation Eastern region emphasis upon Turkey and Russia’s sometimes cooperation competition. The decision by Greece, Republic Cyprus Israel on commencement construction EastMed gas pipeline been analysed. was considered be one key causes escalation Libya. conclusion that strives complicate laying any pipelines stretching from south-eastern direction Europe bypassing its territory. Russian Finally, strategic risks relating build-up military presence Libya have identified. These factors form basis consequences possible conflict entire