
An Introduction to the Eastern Mediterranean – The Socio-Economic Challenges
The Eastern Mediterranean has been the historic crossroads of four regions: Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Except for being the “home” of their multiple and diverse geographic affiliations and varied political identities, it also constitutes a territory of great strategic importance. This article discusses the socio-economic problems of the region, in order to establish an understanding of the current events unfolding in the region.