Germany’s Veto on Fighter Jets to Turkey Raises More Questions Than It Answers - tovima.com The implications of Berlin’s reported decision to block the sale of Eurofighter jets to Turkey could be profound—not only for German-Turkish relations, but also for the shifting security architecture ...

Why didn’t this make headlines? Germany’s reported veto on Eurofighter jets to Turkey could reshape ties with Ankara—and impact Eastern Mediterranean security. A closer look at Berlin’s possible motives. #Germany #Turkey #Eurofighter #EasternMediterranean
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#Greece cancels Erdogan-Mitsotakis summit. Spokesman Marinakis: "As for #İmamoğlu, our position remains unwavering. Concessions on the rule of law & political freedoms are unacceptable. Under these circumstances, it becomes difficult to organize the Greece- #Turkey summit in the immediate future".

Greece’s Dilemma: Turkey, Security, and a Changing Europe - tovima.com In light of the geostrategic upheavals, particularly the prospect of deepening European ties with Turkey, the discussion has gained new urgency

#Europe’s discussions about a common #security architecture make it clear that not everyone is on the same page. Here, I outline #Greece’s position — a country facing particularly unique security challenges, not least due to its exposed geographic location.
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From Normalization to Uncertainty? Greek-German Relations in the Post-Scholz Era - tovima.com If, as widely expected, Friedrich Merz emerges as Germany’s next chancellor, one immediate advantage will be that the governing parties in Athens and Berlin will belong to the same right-of-center pol...

The outcome of #Germany’s elections will have consequences far beyond the borders of Europe’s leading power—very likely shaping the future of #Greece-Germany relations as well, as I outline here.
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We're just a few days away from #Germany's elections. Join me & our distinguished panel of experts today at 15:30 Athens time for an in-depth discussion on the key political dynamics shaping Germany’s future - and possible impact on #Greece & Greek-Turkish relations.
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Merz’s Migration Gambit: A Political Dam Breaks in Berlin - tovima.com At the center of this political drama stands Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s largest opposition party, who is determined to emerge victorious in the upcom...

The battle for power in #Germany has reached dramatic intensity. A new focal point: the role of right-wing extremism in the political system—an issue that has now triggered a political earthquake in Berlin. Here's my latest commentary.
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Syria’s impact on regional rivalries | eKathimerini.com After years of diplomatic isolation, Damascus is witnessing a surge of high-ranking visitors with clear political missions.

Greek FM Gerapetritis is planning his first visit to post-revolutionary #Syria signaling a departure from #Greece's wait-and see stance toward Damascus. In this commentary, I analyze the strategic framework surrounding this development @kathimerini.gr
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Hate and Fear: The Magdeburg Tragedy and its Political Fallout - tovima.com Security agencies appear overwhelmed, lacking clear criteria for identifying threats. The Magdeburg attack is a catastrophe for an already unsettled country.

As every year, I am spending Xmas with my family in Germany. This time, however, the festive season is overshadowed by the shocking attack in #Magdeburg. As I argue in an initial commentary, the horrific act is bound to have far-reaching political repercussions.

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This cartoon in yesterday's @kathimerini.gr newspaper illustrates Greek concerns I highlight in the commentary.

Turkey’s rising influence in Syria an unstated concern for Athens | eKathimerini.com He has not yet assumed office, but every statement by Donald Trump already holds special news value. It is, therefore, no surprise that the remarks of the future US president on the situation in Syria...

Following the fall of the Assad regime in #Syria, the refugee issue dominated public discourse in #Greece. More recently, as I outline in this commentary, a debate has emerged over the risks #Turkey’s new dominance may pose to Greece's national interests.
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Syria's New Power Dynamics: Regional Upheaval and Europe's Opportunity - tovima.com Predicting Syria’s trajectory is fraught with uncertainty, given the many volatile variables at play. Yet, among the few certainties is the stark reality that Russia and Iran are emerging as the major...

My latest insights on #Syria: Concluding how recent developments could, in the best-case scenario, positively impact European politics.
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In Fight for Syria, a Battle for Domination of the Middle East In a region “already on fire,” analysts say, rebels’ advance toward Damascus is a barometer of the shifting power dynamics that also affect nations like Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.

News Analysis: Whether the Syrian rebels succeed or not, experts believe that an expected brutal fight to control Damascus, and by extension Syria, would constitute the most important confrontation yet in the struggle to remake the region.