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Greece and the EU naval operation in the Red Sea

After a proposal by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, Greece is set to serve as the headquarters of the EU naval operation in the Red Sea against Iranian-backed Houthi militants dubbed operation Aspides. At the same time, Greece has also proposed taking command of the mission. Revecca Pedi, an associate professor of international relations at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest initiative from Athens, and break down the message it sends as Greece looks to take on more important and impactful roles in the region and within the EU. 

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EU Red Sea operation HQ to be in Larissa

EU naval mission to protect ships in Red Sea set to be launched on 19 February

Students and police clash in Greece as debate rages over legalizing private universities

Clashes erupt at Greek protest against education reform

Greece hit record high green energy output last year

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