The Tonic Accord

Aegean Chaos: The Perplexing Flexing Between Greece & Turkey


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For decades, Turkey and Greece have been at odds with one another over territorial rights in the Aegean Sea. Last week, a collision between a Turkish and Greek frigate set up new issues and both countries have announced that they will carry out opposing naval drills off the coast of Crete. These demonstrations are merely for the show but could be serious as the German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says that "the current situation in the eastern Mediterranean is equivalent to playing with fire." She says that "Every little spark can lead to catastrophe." In this episode, Drew and Alex try to understand why the post-Cold War alliances seem to be unraveling.
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