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The view from Athens: East Med tensions, diplomatic efforts, and EU sanctions

Tensions remain at an all time high in the Eastern Mediterranean as Turkey continues its provocations, challenging Greece’s maritime rights in the region. In the meantime, Germany is attempting a diplomatic mediation, while EU ministers are meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Turkey. Dr. Aristotle Tziampiris, Professor of International Relations and the Chair of the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus, provides us with his analysis. 

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

Germany calls for end to east Mediterranean military drills

Greek Parliament ratifies deal with Egypt on maritime boundaries

New Navtex shows Turkey not truly interested in de-escalation, Athens says

EU reaches vaccine deal with AstraZeneca

Coronavirus: the Commission signs first contract with AstraZeneca

Statement by Ambassador Brownback on Chora

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