“Building Peace From the Mediterranean to The Gulf”: Greece at the Center of New Transcontinental Geopolitical Order

February 15, 2021

A geopolitically changing event took place on February 11 when Athens hosted the Foreign Ministers of Cyprus, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Iraq, as well as the Minister of State for International …

From “Blue Homeland” to Reuniting the Ottoman Empire?

February 5, 2021

Opinion

“Mavi vatan,” or “blue homeland,” has become a common phrase in Turkish political life. It is most often used as a shorthand expression for Ankara’s maritime claims in the eastern Mediterranean. Centr…

Russian Influence in the Mediterranean Is Multipolar, Not Malign

December 22, 2020

Opinion

US Secretary of State Pompeo's misportrayal of Russian influence in the Mediterranean as malign is likely due to the fading unipolar hegemon's fear of the growing multipolar impact that the Eurasian G…

Washington Switching Loyalties from Turkey to Greece?

November 11, 2020

Opinion

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…