Turkey's Energy Strategic Planning in the Eastern Mediterranean: Business Planning – Challenges – Adjustments

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Published: Jun 29, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/hapscpbs.30997
Keywords:
Turkey Eastern Mediterranean Middle East Energy Policy Energy Strategy PEST Analysis 4s Analysis Political Analysis Energy Transition Eco Friendly Energy
Anastasios Nikolaos Kanellopoulos
Neapolis University Pafos
Konstantinos Galanis
University of Piraeus
Abstract

This paper attempts to describe Turkey's energy strategy, through an approach of its strategic position, energy needs and policies. This analysis presents a modern approach to strategic analysis that concerns a country, as it uses models of international policy, business and energy analysis, which are mainly utilized in business sector of trade and energy. The combination of these models leads to a better and in-depth understanding of the Turkish political and economic reality, which determines the development and evolution of the Turkish energy strategy.

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Anastasios Nikolaos Kanellopoulos, Neapolis University Pafos

Strategic Analyst; MSc in International Relations, Strategy and Security, Neapolis University Pafos.

Konstantinos Galanis, University of Piraeus

Studies Banking and Financial Management at the University of Piraeus. 

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