On Both Sides of Turkish Stream
... entire length runs through Turkey. Photo: TANAP Turkey’s simultaneous deal with Russia undermines any prospect of strengthening ties between Turkey and the EU that would result from SGC. The unexpected agreement during the beginning of TANAP’s construction only serves to aggravate Turkey’s relations with its western allies. Additionally, Turkish Stream will amplify Turkey’s reliance on Russian gas exports, which have already more than doubled between 2003 and 2013.[5] This effect directly opposes the driving force behind the SGC to reduce dependence on Russian energy. In this moment,...