Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria cannot agree on maritime borders

Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria cannot agree on maritime borders
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Lebanese Minister of Public Works and Transport Michel Najjar early this month signed an amendment of a decree that would fix Lebanon’s maritime borders – unfortunately the proposed demarcations are in conflict with those of Syria and Cyprus.
It is the latest move in a series of disputes over maritime borders among Israel, Syria and Cyprus that has lasted years. Yet it is not likely to move the issue forward. Lebanon would greatly benefit by the ability to extract hydrocarbons in these areas. It would take years for Lebanon to actually see any revenue, but the country might be able to borrow on the...

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