Geopolitical Earthquake in the Mediterranean: Libya Approves Turkey’s Maritime Deal, Raising Stakes for Greece
In a major geopolitical reversal, Libya’s eastern-based parliament has approved the controversial 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, according to Reuters, reversing its previous opposition. Ankara’s growing influence over Khalifa Haftar’s political camp raises new questions about maritime sovereignty, energy exploration south of Crete and the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean.