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Egypt's relations with Turkey and the broader Eastern Mediterranean

This week Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi travelled to Athens to meet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis. The visit underscores the growing relationship between Athens and Cairo, but also new dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean. Both Greece and Egypt are at odds with Turkey for a number of varying reasons. Expert Steven Cook joins us for a deep dive into Cairo’s relations with Ankara.

Steven Cook is the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here: 

Greece, Egypt seek Biden role in East Mediterranean dispute

Cyprus, Israel, Greece agree to boost defense cooperation

Cyprus, Israel affirm excellent bilateral relations

Pressure mounts on Thessaloniki health system as ICU demand rises

Greece’s Covid-19 deaths, ICU patients and new cases reach all-time highs

Partial lockdowns on Limassol, Paphos, migrant camps

Coronavirus: €30 million to support those hit by stricter measures

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