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Former Secretary Mike Pompeo's book offers new look into dealings with Turkey, Greece

Never Give An Inch - the new book by Former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - was recently released. Aside from recounting his tactics in the Trump administration, the former Secretary also sheds light on key foreign policy priorities under his tenure. These include his dealings with Turkey and President Erdogan, his visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, his views on the deepening ties between the US and Greece, and his relationship with Prime Minister Mitsotakis. Lena Argiri, the DC Correspondent for ERT - the Greek Public Broadcasting Company, joins Thanos Davelis to break down former Secretary Pompeo’s latest revelations. 

Read Lena Argiri’s review of former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s book (in Greek): Βιβλίο Πομπέο: Το τρίωρο βίντεο για το πραξικόπημα, η οργή της Άγκυρας και η Ελλάδα

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on CBS discussing his new book, 2024 plans

Political books are often bland. Mike Pompeo’s is savage.

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