In this episode of Explaining Greece, we delve into the evolving security landscape with Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at ELIAMEP and an expert in International Relations, European Security, and Emerging Threats
Ankara looks to incoming Trump administration for reversal of Biden strategic decision; Turkish press also irate over latest Cyprus development
The international news outlet cites a deal worth 600 to 700 mln€ for 36 PULS rocket launchers, in tandem with talks over purchase of 'Iron Dome'-like system
Last day of closely watched conference, entitled 'Metapolitefsi 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy', also included appearances by PM Mitsotakis and Ex-PM Tsipras
Despite promising to raise military spending, nations such as Germany are proving reluctant to sacrifice their generous welfare programs to pay for it
The F-35s warplanes and S-100 UAVs are also inter-operable with three new FDI frigates Greece has ordered from France
Expressing concern over Middle East tensions, Dendias voiced his desire for de-escalation, emphasizing the united stance of Israel's allies against Iran's aggression.
He again confirmed talks with the US side over co-production of up to seven Constellation-class frigates in Greek shipyards
“It's my duty to ensure that Greek taxpayers' every euro is spent only if necessary," he said