Greece’s Kathimerini newspaper just reported on the contents of the final draft of a letter from the State Department to Congress that implies that the F-16 and F-35 sales to Turkey and Greece come with conditions, refuting Ankara’s narrative that no such letter existed. This letter comes on the heels of a two week period in DC that put the spotlight on the US-Greece relationship, from the Strategic Dialogue to the 5th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean forum. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these important developments from Washington, DC, and look at what message they send about US-Greece ties.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

Joint Statement on the U.S.-Greece 5th Strategic Dialogue

Greece’s role in shifting global dynamics

Important strategic dialogue about what’s happening between Greece and US

F-16s to Ankara, F-35s to Athens come with conditions

National Security Memorandum on Safeguards and Accountability With Respect to Transferred Defense Articles and Defense Services

PM says govt has ‘nothing more to offer’ to farmers

Farmers’ descent on Athens to dominate the agenda

EU mission to protect Red Sea ship launched under Greek command

EU launches Red Sea naval mission to protect shipping from Houthi attacks