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Turkey, submarines, and the challenge for Greece’s navy

Turkey recently took delivery of its first German-built T-214 submarine with air-independent propulsion system, a submarine that falls in the same category as the Greek Papanikolis. The news sparked discussions in Athens about whether Greece is falling behind its neighbor and nominal ally at sea. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this development, break down what the situation at sea looks like, and explore how Greece plans to position itself as a key player at sea in the coming years. 

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

Arms race with Turkey a Sisyphean trial

The great EU Commission puzzle: Who we think will get each portfolio

Difficult day after for headless SYRIZA

SYRIZA political drama in the spotlight

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