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Athens looks to bolster ties with African states, beyond Libya
PoliticsForeign PolicyFor some time, Greece has paid little attention to Africa and especially the northern part of the continent, where it could potentially have a strategic footprint.
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Mood sours as Greece and Turkey head for new round of exploratory talks
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey return on Wednesday for the 63rd round of their exploratory talks, this time in Ankara, with the possibility that they could eventually lead to international arbitration if enough common ground is found.
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Athens sees multiple defence, geopolitical benefits in pact with France
PoliticsForeign PolicyFrench President Emmanuel Macron and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed in Paris on Tuesday what they described as a “historic” defence agreement involving new warships and a mutual assistance clause.
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Mitsotakis, Erdogan keep distance at UN as summer moratorium draws to close
PoliticsForeign PolicyThe annual gathering of world leaders in New York within the framework of the United Nations’ General Assembly is always seen as a fine opportunity by every government to inform the international community on the challenges it faces, the vision and its strategy especially on issues related to its foreign policy.
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Athens tries to rekindle ties with North Macedonia after period of stasis
PoliticsForeign PolicyAfter a long period of time during which stagnation and suspicion had prevailed in Greece's relations with North Macedonia, the two neighbouring countries appear to be trying to break the ice.
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Athens ponders impact of Turkey's role in Afghanistan
PoliticsForeign PolicyViewed from Greece, the dramatic events in Afghanistan have placed Turkey’s role in the central Asian country under particular scrutiny for a number of reasons.
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Quiet summer in Greek-Turkish relations not seen lasting
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey are seemingly enjoying a calm period in their diplomatic relations this summer, but Athens is expecting things to warm up over the autumn.
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Turkey's Varosha move adds new complexity to Greek-Turkish relations
PoliticsForeign PolicyExactly 47 years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Ankara sought to leave its mark for the 20 July anniversary, which was marked this week on the northern part of the island.
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Athens waits to be convinced of Ankara's willingness to talk
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece and Turkey are currently experiencing a relatively calm period following a full year of tension and several diplomatic incidents.
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Diplomatic drive turns to Ukraine and Libya, again
PoliticsForeign PolicyGreece’s foreign policy has focussed lately on building bridges and promoting cooperation from Northern Africa to the Black Sea with the aim of creating alliances which could act as counterbalance to Turkey’s policies in the same regions.