Greek officials’ statements continue to disrupt the climate of calm that has prevailed in the Aegean Sea in recent years. Most recently, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced at an event in Athens that Greece would radically overhaul its defense doctrine, issuing remarks targeting Türkiye. Accusing Türkiye of being “the greatest threat” to his country, Dendias said Greece would deploy missiles across hundreds of islands.
Speaking at an event titled “Greece in a Global Perspective,” in Athens, Dendias repeated his claim that Türkiye poses a threat to Greece. “Greece has lived in contradiction since it joined NATO in 1952. The greatest threat to NATO member Greece comes from another NATO member, Türkiye. Greece is defending itself, while Türkiye is threatening,” he claimed. He then announced plans to abandon the doctrine that “the army protects the land, the navy protects the sea, and fighter jets protect the air,
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