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Elai Rettig

Elai Rettig

Elai Rettig is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Studies and a senior research fellow at the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University

Despite inherent geopolitical complexities, regional cooperation in developing alternative transit routes is increasingly attractive
Whether Israel wants it or not, the Gaza Strip will eventually be reconstructed, and energy and water infrastructure will be the first to be rehabilitated.
Despite the importance of energy potential for Lebanon, it is not considered a game-changer for Hezbollah in the current negotiation process.
Regional provocations and environmental challenges mark a troubled period for the global maritime landscape.
Whether the offshore gas deal in Gaza succeeds or not, it shows once again how the maritime arena allows for political flexibility and diplomatic creativity difficult to achieve on land.