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Turkey Expands Influence in Libya as European Mission Fails

The failure of a recent European mission in Benghazi underscores the need for Greece to increase its presence in Libya, where Turkey is rapidly expanding its influence through infrastructure projects, military cooperation, and diplomatic efforts.

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Turkey Obstructs Greece-Cyprus-Israel Power Cable Project

Turkey's attempts to obstruct the Greece-Cyprus-Israel power cable, the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), using implicit threats of violence since July 2024, demonstrates its efforts to prevent Israel's energy integration with Europe and limit Greece's role in regional infrastructure.

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US Congress Proposes Three-Year Waiver Extension on Cyprus Arms Embargo

US Senators Booker and Moran introduced a bipartisan bill to extend a waiver on the US arms embargo on Cyprus from one to three fiscal years, modifying the 2019 EastMed Act and 2020 NDAA to streamline defense cooperation and reflect Cyprus's enhanced geopolitical role.

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Strained Greek-Egyptian Relations over Saint Catherine's Monastery

Egypt's recent withdrawal from a December agreement concerning the Saint Catherine's Monastery in Sinai has strained relations with Greece, raising concerns about Egypt's pattern of appropriating properties belonging to Greek Orthodox communities, despite generally positive bilateral relations.

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Greece Finalizes Contract for Fourth FDI Belharra Frigate

Greece is finalizing its contract for a fourth FDI Belharra frigate, named "Themistoklis", costing under €800 million, including €200 million in industrial returns for Greece, significantly enhancing its naval capabilities in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Trump's Appeasement of Erdogan Undermines NATO and Risks Regional Instability

In April 2025, President Trump praised Turkish President Erdogan, despite Erdogan's hostility towards US allies and recent actions like purchasing Russian S-400 systems and praying for the destruction of Israel; this appeasement emboldens Erdogan, undermining NATO and risking regional destabilizatio...

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Turkey's Libyan Deal Fuels Greece's Security Concerns

Turkey's agreement with Libya to explore hydrocarbons near Crete, coupled with increased migrant flows from eastern Libya, challenges Greece, highlighting Turkey's growing regional influence and creating a complex security situation.

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High-Level US Officials Attend Cyprus Struggle Conference, Underscoring Strong US-Cyprus Ties

High-ranking US officials, including Senators Schumer and Jeffries, attended the World Coordinating Committee for the Cyprus Struggle's annual conference in the US Capitol, strengthening US-Cyprus relations and highlighting Cyprus's strategic importance in the region.

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Greece to supply Lebanon with military aid

Greece will supply Lebanon with 13 M113 armored personnel carriers, as part of a wider agreement to modernize Lebanon's military, reflecting Greece's strategic interests in regional stability.

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Greece's Geopolitical Reassessment: Strategy Amidst Eastern Mediterranean Shifts

Amidst regional geopolitical shifts, Greece's €25 billion military upgrade necessitates a strategic foreign policy overhaul, requiring clear threat assessment and prioritizing cooperation with Turkey on shared interests while seeking a Cyprus solution.

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Turkey's Rising Regional Influence: A Shift in Geopolitical Dynamics

Turkey's growing regional influence, marked by its stabilizing role in Syria and Libya, participation in EU armament programs, and strategic partnerships, challenges previous assumptions about its relations with the US and EU, despite ongoing challenges like securing the Sinai Monastery's ownership.

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Turkey Hesitant to Lift Casus Belli Amidst Greek Plea for EU Defense Participation

Greece urged Turkey to revoke its casus belli declaration to participate in European defense programs; Turkey is hesitant, citing risks to the Aegean Sea balance and linking the issue to territorial water disputes, while a planned meeting between the leaders of both countries might resolve the situa...

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