Full of Gas, Full of Problems: The Eastern Mediterranean’s Hydrocarbon Showdown | The National Interest

This is a highly recommended must-read article. Check it out!

via Full of Gas, Full of Problems: The Eastern Mediterranean’s Hydrocarbon Showdown | The National Interest.

The article looks at the impact of offshore gas in the Mediterranean on the countries in the region, including Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Israel, and Egypt. It provides an insightful analysis, in particular, explaining why Turkey is driving the other countries closer together.

Surely it’s time for the European Commission to take a strategic view on energy in the Mediterranean?

Thoughts?

Germans seek to counter growing anti-Islamisation protests – FT.com

English: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989. Th...

English: The Fall of the Berlin Wall, 1989. The photo shows a part of a public photo documentation wall at Former Check Point Charlie, Berlin. The photo documentation is permanently placed in the public. Türkçe: Berlin Duvarı, 1989 sonbaharı (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This is an excellent, must-read article from the FT, citing the Bild, Germany’s top-selling newspaper, a tabloid. Check it out!

via Germans seek to counter growing anti-Islamisation protests – FT.com.

The Bild article demonstrates an outstanding coalition between the media and the political classes. It started with Chancellor Merkel’s new-year message.

As the UK heads towards a national election, I wonder if there are lessons for the UK media and the political classes? Also what about a new European view on immigration?

Thoughts?