... and to explore how this competition influences regional stability, energy security, and the emerging multipolar international order. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a qualitative analytical approach grounded in the theoretical frameworks of Realism and Regional Security Complex Theory...

...Ahmed Elbassoussy Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated theoretical framework for energy security concept and to shed light on the policies and strategies applied by the European Union countries to confront the challenges that faces them. Design/methodology/approach...

... for access to the resources available from the offshore oil fields is set to be an area for further study. Originality/value This paper offers insight into a developing rivalry over energy security, which will a platform for further investigation throughout the exploitation of the “New Gulf” gas fields...