The Syrian Energy Policies of the "Four Seas" and Their Geopolitical Repercussions

John Karkazis, Ioannis Vidakis () and Georgios Baltos

Sosyoekonomi Journal, 2014, issue 22(22)

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: Energy; Energy Resources; Energy Policy; Energy Security; Syrian Energy Policy; Middle East. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A12 F50 N75 Q48 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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