Greek-U.S.-French Pact Is a Deterrent to Turkish Aggression
Oct 29, 2021 14:54:02 GMT -5
Post by schwartzie on Oct 29, 2021 14:54:02 GMT -5
Greek-U.S.-French Pact Is a Deterrent to Turkish Aggression
by Burak Bekdil
October 29, 2021 at 5:00 am
The strategic part of the deal states that France will rush to Greece's aid militarily in the event of a third country attacking Greece. The clause adds that "even if the attacker is part of the NATO alliance."
The accord rang alarm bells in Ankara. Turkey condemned the deal, along with "Greece's maximalist claims" and said the accord is a threat to regional peace and stability. Ankara did not say, however, why Turkey is never a threat to regional peace and stability when it buys frigates, submarines and other naval platforms.
One should ask the Turks why they are upset about a military deal between two NATO allies. What is the difference between Greece buying frigates from France, and Turkey, for decades, buying frigates and submarines from Germany?
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by Burak Bekdil
October 29, 2021 at 5:00 am
The strategic part of the deal states that France will rush to Greece's aid militarily in the event of a third country attacking Greece. The clause adds that "even if the attacker is part of the NATO alliance."
The accord rang alarm bells in Ankara. Turkey condemned the deal, along with "Greece's maximalist claims" and said the accord is a threat to regional peace and stability. Ankara did not say, however, why Turkey is never a threat to regional peace and stability when it buys frigates, submarines and other naval platforms.
One should ask the Turks why they are upset about a military deal between two NATO allies. What is the difference between Greece buying frigates from France, and Turkey, for decades, buying frigates and submarines from Germany?
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