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Washington Switching Loyalties from Turkey to Greece?

November 11, 2020

In recent years, relations between the United States and the Republic of Turkey have deteriorated dramatically for a number of reasons. One of which was a failed coup attempt in Turkey in 2016, aimed …

Discussions Between Greece and Turkey Over the East Mediterranean Will End Before They Begin

October 2, 2020

Opinion

Tensions between Greece and Turkey that became a geopolitical crisis in the East Mediterranean appear to be finally subsiding after Ankara withdrew from Greece’s maritime space the Oruç Reis Turkish r…

What’s the Conflict Between Greece and Turkey All About?

October 1, 2020

Opinion

The majority of people tend to think of the concept of history as if it is something relegated only to the past. As if they are not living through what will become history in the future. Doing so allo…

Confrontation in Eastern Mediterranean Not Letting Up

September 29, 2020

Opinion

For several months now, information on the events taking place in the Eastern Mediterranean continues to persistently occupy a prominent position in the newscasts. Despite the measures taken by the in…

U.S. Weighs into Mediterranean Tensions with Weapons and Hypocrisy

September 22, 2020

Opinion

Twice in the past week, the United States has clumsily weighed into mounting tensions in the East Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey. https://youtu.be/waJNfBbkrS0 First, Washington announced last…

Cheap Mediterranean Natural Gas Could Spell the End for the NATO Alliance

September 15, 2020

Opinion

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance in name alone. Recent events notwithstanding, the brewing conflict over territorial waters in the Eastern Mediterranean indicates that the …

Russia’s Cypriot-Turkish ‘Balancing’ Act Is Risky But Respectable

September 12, 2020

Opinion

Russia's attempt to “balance” between Cyprus and Turkey is a risky attempt to expand its influence in the Eastern Mediterranean since it could backfire if either of them begins to distrust its motives…

Power Rivalry in the East Mediterranean Continues Despite COVID-19 Pandemic

September 6, 2020

Opinion

The summer of 2020 will certainly be remembered for many events, and most of them unrelated to the 21st century’s first pandemic. In the East Mediterranean, four key events stand out among others…