“In theory, the hydrocarbon resources in the Eastern Mediterranean offer a win-win situation, as these resources could represent a source of stability and prosperity.”
Disagreements over the exploration of hydrocarbon resources have heightened tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The EU’s decision to admit the Greek Cyprus to the EU without a political settlement with Turkish side has not only violated international law but has also led to the denial of Turkish Cypriots’ inalienable rights over the island and its resources. Brussels’ recent position on Turkey’s drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, in which it considered them illegal and a breach to the sovereignty of the Republic of Cyprus, reveals that the Union persists on going down the road to perdition in this region.
Firstly, as an EU member state, the RoC unilaterally claims its rights over the natural resources and make agreements with other countries on the exploitation of resources without including Turkish Cypriots, who are the co-owners of the Island. This leads to the violation of Turkish Cypriots’ rights over the island’s resources.
The energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean provide everyone in the region with a win-win situation. Solving the Cyprus problem could ease tensions in the region and positively influence the regional dynamics, particularly in terms of regional energy security. In fact, the use of natural resources could be a catalyst for the resolution of the Cyprus problem and represent salvation for both communities.
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