Tensions are increasing in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly between Turkey and its neighbors Greece and Cyprus, over a major infrastructure project known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI). This electrical connection aims to link Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, spanning 208 kilometers and with a budget of nearly 2 billion euros. The project seeks to enhance energy cooperation among the three countries, but it has become a source of regional dispute. Turkey has raised objections, claiming that parts of the project lie in areas it disputes with Greece and Cyprus. Turkey’s Ministry of Defense spokesperson issued a warning on October 1st, stating that “no unauthorized activity will be tolerated on our continental shelf,” as reported by the newspaper Cumhuriyet. This comes amid plans for a French ship to conduct surveys in the disputed maritime areas in October. France, a close ally of Greece, is a key participant in the GSI project, which is partly funded by European Union financial support. The project's development has drawn the involvement of several international players, adding complexity to the situation. In August, the French investment group Meridiam acquired 66% of the GSI’s shares, becoming the majority shareholder in the project. The actual manufacturing and laying of the cable will be handled by the French company Nexans, as reported by the newspaper Habertürk. This French involvement has raised concerns in Turkey, which views the project as a potential threat to its regional influence. The pro-government newspaper Hürriyet reported at the end of September that “the threat from Ankara worked,” suggesting that France and Greece may have adjusted the GSI project's route to avoid areas near Turkey. This development indicates that political pressure from Turkey has influenced the planning of the project, highlighting the delicate balance of power and cooperation in the region.