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The looming rise of the far right in Greece is attracting the interest of foreign observers who follow the country, mainly due to the far right’s approach toward major geopolitical developments. Recently, for understandable reasons, attention has been focused on the leftist main opposition SYRIZA, with the election of its new leader, the internal upheavals, […]


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12.03.2024 / 20:48

Cyprus is playing a pivotal role in Western efforts to deal with the crisis in the Middle East; its added value stemming not from its military power, but rather its geographic location, its membership in the European Union, and its excellent relations with all the regional actors.


07.03.2024 / 20:50

The condemnation of populism was one of the main conclusions of the recent conference on the 50-year anniversary of the “Metapolistefsi” (the period since the restoration of democracy) co-organized by Kathimerini.



29.02.2024 / 08:30

We Greeks tend to overreact and be too harsh on ourselves. We often overlook or quickly forget successes and accomplishments, but are quick to find faults and failures.


27.02.2024 / 10:07

Main opposition SYRIZA is going through a deep crisis, with both its identity as well as its leadership being challenged. After months of intense infighting and a process that had the elements of a slow, painful self-destruction, on Sunday the party averted at the last moment what looked to be a political explosion, by opting […]


22.02.2024 / 22:00

Given how far the Greek-American relationship has come in the past decade in terms of maturity, consistency and continuity, the next logical step is to deepen these ties in other areas beyond defense and security.


20.02.2024 / 22:00

The successful passage of the bill legalizing same-sex marriage brought relief to the government as the measure had created internal divisions and has left scars in New Democracy with one third of the party’s deputies not voting for the law in Parliament.



12.02.2024 / 16:44

As Greece steadily becomes a crucial part of the geopolitical puzzle in the East Med and the Balkans, with tangible contributions to the political, military and energy developments in the region, a presentation and analysis of its role to the decision makers in Washington can only prove useful to all.


12.02.2024 / 12:16

The Biden administration has assured the US Congress that it will closely monitor Turkey’s behavior towards Greece, particularly focusing on potential overflights of Turkish F-16s over Greek islands and violations of Greek airspace, Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, says in an interview with Kathimerini, emphasizing that there […]



06.02.2024 / 22:08

Senator Chris Van Hollen, an important voice of the Democratic caucus in the upper chamber of Congress, announced a few days ago that he will not aim to block the sale of F-16s.


01.02.2024 / 21:37

Geopolitics is not static. It includes variations in partnerships and alliances, as well as changes in countries’ orientations, often as a result of the perceptions of particular leaders, which eventually evolve into the long-term strategies of their countries. An interesting case of an “evolution” of an ally is Turkey and the path it has followed […]


30.01.2024 / 11:27

The decision by the United States to offer Greece and Turkey advanced fighter jets, which will significantly enhance their military might, has different repercussions for the two Aegean neighbors.