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MOST IMPORTANT ANALYSIS ON GREEK FOREIGN POLICY

 The most important analysis on Greek foreign policy I've heard

Marina Skordeli is currently a Special Scientific Associate to the Scientific Council of the Hellenic Parliament and she works as Foreign Policy Advisor to the former Prime Minister of Greece, Kostas Karamanlis. She is also a Research Fellow at the Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence of the University of Athens and Academic Supervisor of its European Maritime Policy Unit. 

From 2009 – 2020, she was the Director of the Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence. From 2004 – 2009, she held the position of Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece. Between 2002 and 2004, she worked as a Political Advisor of the European People’s Party in Brussels. Before that, she worked as Research Associate at the International Relations and European Affairs Secretariat of the Nea Demokratia Party in Greece and as a Researcher at the University of Athens. This information from:

                                                                         

I will not offer any thoughts of my own here. Just watch the interview by clicking  HERE

                                                                                                                      

CAN THEY HEAR HER?

ERDOGAN'S FOUR FINGER SALUTE

 A WARNING ON ERDOGAN'S AFFILIATIONS

I always wondered why Erdogan waved in this way. It looks unnatural and when I tried to do it it almost hurt my hand. So why does he do it?

Lo and behold, While I was watching a YOU TUBE clip the answer hit me!

It is the usual wave of the Muslim Brotherhood.  But what is the Muslim Brotherhood; I hear you say...read on.

ERDOGAN

MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD 

is a transnational Sunni Islamist organization founded in Egypt by Islamic scholar and schoolteacher Hassan al-Banna  in 1928.

Hassan al-Banna

    

ISLAMIST ORGANISATIONS are a range of religious and political  ideological movements that believe that Islam should influence political systems. In common, Islamist organisations are the militant entities that today we associate with intolerance, violence and fanaticism. Islamist organisations are responsible for the worst atrocities globally.

                                                                                                                 

Symbols of the Muslim Brotherhood, on the left the sword of Islam and on the right the R4BIA sign, used by Erdogan in his waving, which originated in Turkey In August 2013

Below the now Leader of the Syrian government Al-Sharaa, an Islamist Jihadist and beheader, now reformed into a suit wearing wolf in sheep's clothing.

Al-Sharaa

Look at the three men: don't let the serene look and the tie fool you.

The danger emanating from them  is imminent.

LONG LIVE DEMOCRACY

ABOUT MARITIME ZONES

 THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC JUST CAME TO ITS SENSES

A swift announcement defines Greece's interests on the Aegean and the East Med.

According to a government announcement yesterday, Greece delimits the borders of its Maritime Spacial Planning. 

A long awaiting delimitation, has been the object of an E.E. order and pending fines if Greece does not adhere to E.E. rulings.

The planning also indicates the intentions of Greece for the extension of its territorial waters to 12 miles.

Below the map of the Planning.

And below here, an unofficial Turkish answer. The red line indicates the extend of the Turkish claim which splits the Aegean in half. 

This joke results from the absurd Turkish notion that the Greek islands have no continental shelf, therefore the Turks assume (against International Law), that the middle distance between the two countries is the middle distance between mainlands.

WHAT A BUNCH OF CLOWNS! They think they can create their own law of the sea. Here is what actually is the law click below:

     INTERNATIONAL LAW -UNCLOS

Below, the actual E.E. ruling shows the Greek territorial waters at 12 miles.

Ο ΝΟΩΝ ΝΟΕΙΤΩ
WHO UNDERSTANDS SEES

WHAT IS 3+1 IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS?

 A NEW FORCE IS RISING IN THE EAST MED. IT'S THE 3+1

In order to safeguard their interests, three countries are cooperating in the political economic and defense level in the East Mediterranean. 

These interests are: Defense against revisionist forces, safe continuation of large international projects and greater communication nand cooperation. 

In addition to Israel, Greece and Cyprus, the U.S. have joined in a group which aims to promote common economic, political and geostrategic interests, hence 3+1. 

In May 9 2022 the following statement was issued by the U.S. State Department:

"The foreign ministers of the Republic of Cyprus, Hellenic Republic, State of Israel plus the United States held a virtual meeting today to reaffirm their shared commitment to promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterranean.  In a critical period for Europe, the United States, and the world, the Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the 3+1 format and decided to intensify their cooperation in the areas of energy, economy, climate action, emergency preparedness, and counterterrorism, contributing to resilience, energy security, and interconnectivity in the region.  The 3+1 support additional initiatives such as the Negev Summit that promote cooperation in the region.  The Ministers condemned the recent horrific terror attacks against Israelis, including the May 5 terror attack in Elad.  The Ministers decided to develop a roadmap with tangible deliverables for the coming year, and to set the stage for a follow-on meeting before the end of 2022."

This has taken shape as U.S. oil exploration giants EXXON and CHEVRON are involved in hydrocarbon exploration South of Crete. Additionally as the possibility of greater conflict between Israel and Turkey is imminent, Israel is relying on friendly democracies for security and support in the East Mediterranean in Greece and Cyprus.

So what are the developments of the Area needing protection?

1.  Great Sea Interconnector. Previously known as Euro Asia Interconnector. The electric cable connecting Israel, Cyprus and Greece.
2.  India Middle East European Corridor. The new Trade Transport Corridor.
3. Soon to be re-incarnated East Med. The Hydrocarbon/Hydrogen transport pipeline.
4. International security conflicts. Areas where international security is in danger eg the Operation Shields in the Yemen area where Greece is currently operating along with its allies to protect Shipping.

                                                                         1. GSI

2. IMEC

3. EAST MED

4. Operation Shields

YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!

ARE GREECE'S FORTUNES ABOUT TO CHANGE?

Or as the Greeks say: "tha hestoume sto taliro"

Watch this video and you will be impressed.

Partial transcript

Kalarritis: What is your opinion about the deposits in the South of Crete?

Zelilis:  As announced by EDEY there are 40 or 50 reefs of which half are in the EXXON fields and half in the CHEVRON fields which means we could have 40 or 50 ZOR equivalent fields. My estimate is that the deposits are huge, I think they will be the largest deposits in the world and things will change for Greece.

Kalarritis: 40, 50 ZOR???

Zelilis: Yes

Kalarritis: The is nowhere else such large concentration of hydrocarbons.

Zelilis: For sure. This Mediterranean mountain produces hydrocarbons continuously. I think this Mountain produces oil too.

Kalarritis: This is very impressive. Now everything changes.

Zelilis: Of course. That's why there are delays. Because some are pressing to stop the exploration; once this is achieved Greece will not need any energy imports; it will only export. It will get a geostrategic advantage and it will become a strong power.

                                                                        ZOR: The gigantic  Egyptian field 

EDEY: Ελληνική Διαχειριστική Εταιρεία Υδρογονανθράκων και Ενεργειακών Πόρων Α.Ε

            Hellenic Administrative Company for Hydrocarbons and Energy 

                                Double click on the video for full screen

                                                Click on the text below for the video

                      THEY ARE HUGE!👀

THE DEATH OF THE TURKISH-LIBYAN ACCORD

 TURKISH-LIBYAN ACCORD YOK

Or how the Turkish "Blue Homeland" is negated

As can be seen on the map, the announcement of the exploration blocks by Greece directly overlaps the Brown line of the Turko-Libyan accord. With Chevron interested in these fields it becomes apparent that the future explorations will negate the illogical and absurd position of Turkey on matters of EEZ. Of course it remains to seen if Turkey will create problems for any explorers.