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The Greek Current

From problem to solution: Cyprus in the middle of the world’s crises

Days after the US and Cyprus announced the launch of a strategic dialogue, a historic step that takes the bilateral relationship to a new level and highlights Cyprus’s strategic role in the region, Hezbollah’s leader issued a threat against Cyprus amid rising tensions with Israel. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos’ trip to Washington and the importance of the strategic dialogue, and look into Hezbollah’s threats against Cyprus.

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

Why pick on us? Cyprus bemused by Hezbollah threats

Turning Cyprus from a problem into a solution

The small country in the middle of the world’s crises

US, Cyprus embark on strategic dialogue that officials say demonstrates closest-ever ties

PM discusses high prices with European market commissioner

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