The Middle East is facing a critical moment, where geopolitics, security threats, and energy dependencies are intersecting, reshaping the region’s future. Developments over the past year, such as the shutdown of Israel’s offshore gas fields due to threats from Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea, underscore the vulnerability of the region’s energy infrastructure. Energy security, in this context, is no longer just an economic issue; it is a strategic necessity for national security across the region.

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