1、IS THE ISRAELI-LEBANESEMARITIME BOUNDARYAGREEMENT REPLICABLE?GABRIEL MITCHELLNOVEMBER 11,2022COMMENTARYFor the past decade,policymakers have argued that the Eastern Mediterraneans offshore natural gas deposits couldhelp support Europes efforts to wean itself off Russian hydrocarbons.But maritime dis
2、putes between EasternMediterranean states over access to these resources and questions about the feasibility of several grandiose projects dampened commercial interest.These assumptions were momentarily suspended when Israel and Lebanon finalized a maritime boundaryagreement after 12 years of sporad
3、ic and interrupted efforts.With Washingtons mediation,the parties reached termsthat would allow them both to exploit the seas riches and encourage foreign investment.For two states who share along history of violence,grievance,and distrust,it was a significant achievement.Could Israel and Lebanons willingness to compromise set in motion a domino effect that unlocks the regions strandedhydrocarbons?And could this happen quickly enough to help Europe deal with its current energy problems?Israel and
