Ankara relies on drilling diplomacy
Turkey possesses the world’s fourth-largest fleet of seabed research, seismographic and drilling vessels – and it is using it as a means to conduct foreign policy.
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GEOPOLITICS 
August 8, 2026 Greece shifts Saudi Patriot mission to monthly review
Greece has changed the extension of its military mission in Saudi Arabia from an annual to a monthly basis, reflecting what officials describe as the rapidly changing geopolitical situation in the region.
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EUROPE
August 6, 2026 Drones: playing an “ever more important role in Europe’s economy and security”
By Martin Banks Drone technologies are evolving quickly and that future EU action should prioritise its ability to detect, prevent and respond to malicious activities in the European airspace.
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GEOPOLITICS
July 8, 2026 Trump remarks revive Turkey F-35 debate
Announcements made by US President Donald Trump in Ankara on Tuesday regarding the possibility of Turkey’s return to the F-35 program are the product of lengthy, slow-moving processes that have been underway since the first weeks of his return to the White House. Arriving at the NATO summit, Trump said on Tuesday he would lift […]
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GEOPOLITICS
June 6, 2026 Ukraine apologizes to Greece over naval drone
Ukraine has apologized to Greece over the discovery of a Ukrainian naval drone off the island of Lefkada last month, attributing the incident to circumstances arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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GEOPOLITICS
March 28, 2026 Athens courts both sides of Libya
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is embarking on a two-city diplomatic push in Libya this week, visiting both Benghazi and Tripoli in a bid to maintain active channels with the country’s rival power centers.
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GREECE
February 18, 2026 Greece, FBI discuss strengthening cooperation
Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis and his deputy, Ioannis Bougas, met on Tuesday with FBI Co-Deputy Director Andrew Bailey in Athens to discuss enhanced cooperation on matters of mutual interest.
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GEOPOLITICS
October 25, 2025 Greece, eastern Libya military head discuss security
Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, head of the armed forces of eastern Libya and son of Benghazi strongman Khalifa Haftar, visited Greece for consultations at the Ministry of National Defense.
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GEOPOLITICS
July 7, 2025 US expands military footprint in Greece as priorities evolve
The United States has increased its use of key military facilities in Greece, including the strategically located Souda Bay and the northern port of Alexandroupoli, amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and shifting priorities in Washington.
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CYPRUS
October 26, 2024 US and Cyprus launch a strategic dialogue to bolster security
U.S. and Cypriot officials on Wednesday launched a strategic dialogue they said would bolster security and stability in a crisis-wracked region through initiatives including counterterrorism training of personnel from Middle Eastern countries and fighting sanctions evasion.
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