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US skepticism over the EastMed gas pipeline

Following reports of US reservations over the feasibility of the EastMed gas pipeline project, a State Department spokesman affirmed Washington’s commitment to the 3+1 regional alliance with Greece, Cyprus and Israel and emphasized that Europe’s energy independence is a key national security issue. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s executive director, joins The Greek Current to discuss this latest development. We also look at his latest op-ed in Kathimerini, where he explores how Greece is well positioned – geographically, politically, strategically, values-wise – to become an even more important partner to Washington as America’s new security architecture continues to evolve to meet new challenges.

Read the latest op-ed by Endy Zemenides here: How critical is Greece to the US?

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US skeptical over EastMed pipeline plan

State Department affirms commitment to 3+1 mechanism

Cyprus foreign minister quits amid presidential run tussle

Cyprus FM resigns, hints at Presidency bid

Greece hopes marble foot will get UK to return sculptures

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