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Setting the record straight on Greece at the New York Times

The New York Times Editorial Board published an op-ed titled “There’s a New Game of Thrones in the Mediterranean,” that attempts to break down the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Instead of calling Turkey out for its dangerous provocations, the authors attempt to lay equal blame at the feet of both Greece and Turkey. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, discusses why the piece is problematic and HALC’s response.

You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:

Take Action: Set the record straight at the NYTimes

NYTimes op-ed: There’s a New Game of Thrones in the Mediterranean

Financial Times op-ed: Defusing tensions in the eastern Mediterranean

North Macedonia government wins confidence vote

North Macedonia parliament approves Zoran Zaev as PM

Turkey extends exploration work in disputed East Mediterranean area

Turkey issues new navtex for Oruc Reis in East Med

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