Conclusion
摘要
This chapter summarizes the book’s findings: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Europe’s drive to diversify its energy supplies have brought the Eastern Mediterranean to the forefront of the gas equation, fueling Israel’s ambition to solidify its position as a regional player. The chapter concludes that the Eastern Mediterranean’s capacity to supply Europe is limited relative to the scale of European demand. It explains how Israel capitalized on the moment by accelerating investments and increasing exports, deepening interdependence to the point where any threat to its fields becomes a direct threat to Egyptian and Jordanian energy security, while also employing gas as a political bargaining chip during the Gaza War. The conclusion suggests that Israel’s use of gas to bolster its regional influence could disrupt the balance of power and increase the risk of instability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Theoretically, the chapter proposes developing the regional security complex theory by incorporating energy security as a new sector within the theory.