Ankara’s approach in Libya suggests an aggressive Turkish military strategy intended to set up military bases in the region. While all eyes are now on Libya, Turkey’s military moves in the East Med are even more worrying. East Med military moves, officially to support Turkish oil and gas companies to search for offshore reserves, are a direct threat to Greece and Cyprus. The ongoing provocations in the East Med, which doesn’t only include Greece-Cyprus but also Egypt and Israel, are the evidence. During the last couple of years, analysts have focused on perceived U.S./Washington support for East Med economic and energy integration via the East Med Gas Forum.

Source: Libya Today July 05, 2020 21:00 UTC