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Russia and Turkey's expanding footprint in Libya

While Libya - and the Turkish presence there - has long been on Greece’s radar, the war-torn country is now attracting Brussels’ attention as well amid concerns about migration and Russia’s expanding influence there. Jalel Harchaoui, a Libya specialist based in Paris, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into Europe’s concerns about migration and Russia’s expanding footprint in Libya, and look at Turkey’s charm offensive toward the government in the east.

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

We must work with Libyans to stop Putin weaponizing migrants, top EU official says

Tripoli asserts claims against Athens

AJC and HALC urge Congress to block Turkey’s reentry into the F35 program and uphold CAATSA sanctions

Greek companies tour Europe to lure back skilled nationals

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Is France the "new Greece" of Europe? Protests, rising debt, and the lessons from Greece's crisis

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Conflict in the Horn of Africa, the Turkey factor, and why it matters for Greece

This week we’re turning our attention to the Horn of Africa, where a long-simmering conflict in Ethiopia recently exploded into open war. The situation is grim, but it’s not limited to Africa’s second most populous nation. Eritrea has been pulled into the conflict, Sudan’s civil war is right next door, and on the other side of the Red Sea the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen continue to strike the...

Secretary Rubio visits Greece, the Strategic Dialogue, and the region's Turkey dilemma

Athens was buzzing this week as Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Greece. His speech with the Acropolis in the background made headlines around the world, and his emphasis on Greece’s role as “a source of stability in an unstable world" and a “model ally” did not go unnoticed. Beyond Rubio’s comments, his visit coincided with the 6th US-Greece Strategic Dialogue, reflecting the excellent...