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Greece's defense doctrine 27 years after the Imia crisis

27 years ago the Imia crisis brought Greece and Turkey to the brink of war. Almost three decades later, a lot has changed in terms of Greece’s defense doctrine. Today, as Turkey’s President Erdogan brings tensions in the Aegean to a boiling point, the lessons from this crisis are more important than ever. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the legacy of the Imia crisis and how it has impacted Greece’s defense doctrine. We also look at where Greece’s alliances - particularly with the US and France - fit in the broader picture, and what role Washington would play if Erdogan moved beyond rhetoric.

Read Vassilis Nedos latest in Kathimerini: Greek defense doctrine rolls with punches

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Japan, Greece step up security ties as 'strategic partners'

PM invites Japanese investments to Greece

US Senator Van Hollen: No F-16s for Turkey if it does not ratify NATO’s Nordic expansion

Senator Van Hollen says no F-16s for Turkey if Sweden, Finland not admitted to NATO

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