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The Greek Current
The Greek Current

Greece and Cyprus navigating flashpoints from Ukraine to the Middle East

On the campaign trail, former President Trump constantly warns of a World War III.  In Greece and Cyprus, it already feels like such a war is playing out as Athens and Nicosia have to navigate flashpoints to the north in Ukraine and to the south in the Middle East. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss how these wide-ranging conflicts are affecting Greece and Cyprus – domestically, in their relations with regional actors, and in their bilateral relationships with the United States.

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

Greece on alert for migrant wave, terror concerns

Adams indictment focuses on connections to Turkey

‘A true friend of Turkey’: Eric Adams bribery indictment reveals years of flights and favors

Greeks, Cypriots evacuated from Lebanon land in Elefsina

Cyprus chosen as base for Belgian military operation to rescue nationals from Lebanon

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