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Greece in Trump's new world

The first couple months of the Trump administration have shocked Europe, with Washington’s moves on Ukraine, its statements on European defense, and tariffs taking center stage. As Europe recovers from the shock, it’s looking to adapt to this new reality. Where does this leave countries like Greece, and what can Greece bring to the table both when it comes to European defense and security, but also in the bilateral relationship with Washington? Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into this question.

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

Greece’s geopolitical advantages

Turkey-US: Rubio ‘appreciative’ but also critical of Turkey

Mitsotakis’ Independence Day message focuses on unity and economic strength

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