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The Greek Current

Is Greece entering a new chapter as America's energy gateway?

Energy is at the heart of the US-Greece relationship these days, especially with a landmark offshore gas exploration deal with ExxonMobil and a 20-year LNG agreement with the US. Thanos Davelis is joined by Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt, as we look at how energy is driving US-Greece relations forward, and how it’s giving the 3+1 partnership of Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the US a new boost.

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

Greece deepens US energy ties with first gas exploration deal in 40 years

Greece, US ink 20-year LNG contract

‘Achilles’ Shield’ defense program moving forward again

Syrian President Sharaa arrives at White House in historic first

Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time

 

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