Are Greece and Israel's deepening defense ties an opportunity for Washington?

from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders

Two of America’s key Mediterranean partners, Greece and Israel, are deepening their defense and security ties, a trend that extends beyond arms sales to joint exercises. The move comes amid Turkish provocations and as US interests in the Mediterranean, particularly on energy security, are growing. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Ryan Brobst and Justin Leopold-Cohen join Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at Greece and Israel’s growing defense ties and the opportunities it presents for the region and the US.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Eyeing Turkey, Israel and Greece Work To Deepen Defense TiesPope Leo XIV visits Turkey and Lebanon on first foreign tripPope Leo to take peace message to Turkey, Lebanon on first overseas tripGreek households’ real incomes still below 2004 levels

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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Ryan Brobst and Justin Leopold-Cohen join Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at Greece and Israel’s growing defense ties and the opportunities it presents for the region and the US.