Γεωπολιτικές στρατηγικές και ενεργειακή μετάβαση στην Ανατολική Μεσόγειο και Μέση Ανατολή : προκλήσεις ασφάλειας, συνεργασίας και οικονομικής ανάπτυξης υπό την επιρροή της κλιματική αλλαγής και των διεθνών πιέσεων για μείωση τον εκπομπών αερίου του θερμοκηπίου

ِΑλεξίου, Αιμίλιος

Geopolitical strategies and the energy transition in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East : security, cooperation and economic development challenges under the influence of climate change and international pressures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Master Thesis

Author

ِΑλεξίου, Αιμίλιος

Date

2025-08

Abstract

This thesis examines the role of Greece, the Eastern Mediterranean states, and the Middle East states through the prism of geopolitical changes, economic transformations, and energy security. The purpose of the thesis is to analyze how the energy transition, regional conflicts, and major powers (e.g., the U.S., Russia, China) affect Greece’s strategic position and its prospects as a pillar of stability and energy hub in the region, as well as the general future of neighboring states. The first part presents the historical and cultural background that gives Greece the ability to function as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East. Then, the political and economic dimensions and major energy projects (pipelines, electrical interconnections, LNG infrastructure) are analyzed, which strengthen the country’s role in the European strategy of diversification from Russian fossil fuels. Then, the paper focuses on the geopolitical dimension, examining the many and interesting cooperation schemes that have been created (such as the EMGF and the 3+1 scheme with the USA-Israel-Cyprus) as well as the confrontations with Turkey over maritime borders and Exclusive Economic Zones. This is followed by an analysis of the social impacts of these changes, such as migratory flows and the refugee future as well as the support provided by Greece in humanitarian aid to neighboring countries such as Syria and Lebanon. Finally, the main challenges and future directions are highlighted: the instability in Syria, which significantly shapes geopolitical developments in the region, the threats faced by the minorities of the region, climate change and natural disasters, as well as the need for continuous diplomacy and de-reliance on fossil fuels. The paper concludes that Greece, despite the difficulties, has the potential to establish itself as a strategic pillar in the Eastern Mediterranean, combining its historical heritage with modern geoeconomic and geopolitical reality.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Κλιματική Κρίση και Τεχνολογίες Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών / MSc in Climate Crisis and Information and Communication Technologies

Department

Σχολή Τεχνολογιών Πληροφορικής και Επικοινωνιών. Τμήμα Ψηφιακών Συστημάτων

Number of pages

103

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/18204

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