There are disagreements over how coastal states will share their maritime jurisdictions for hydrocarbon reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean region. This situation not only poses a threat to the energy security of all riparian states, but also negatively affects Türkiye. In particular, Türkiye, the largest riparian state in the region, tends to defend its rights in the region. On the other hand, Türkiye, which became isolated in the region as a result of the bilateral agreements of other states, became even more isolated especially after the Arab Spring. At this point, Türkiye needs to be in a strong position to defend its energy security and rights in the region. In this case, intelligence tools and services play an important role. In this study, the importance of intelligence capacity in Türkiye’s energy security in the region has been examined. The elements that threaten energy security in the Eastern Mediterranean and the importance of intelligence at this point formed the first part of the study. Then, the roles of Turkish intelligence in Libya and Egypt, the importance of the first domestic intelligence ship and the importance of the security of the Iskenderun Bay were studied. As a result, it has been found that intelligence has and will continue to play an important role in ensuring Türkiye’s energy security in the region.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Space, Maritime and Aviation Law |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | November 15, 2022 |
Published in Issue | Year 2022 Issue: 2 |