Turkey on a gray background and in the middle of the EU
Greece – Turkey on a gray background and in the middle of the EU. How the tremors experienced by the European Union affect Greece.
By George Sideris
With the EU weakened, not only due to the inability to manage the energy crisis, but also its political parameters, the relations between the member states, its future, relations with USA and the warthe prospects of normalizing all these problems appear to be nil.
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We are probably entering an era of structural crisis of its own EU and not simply aggravating individual problems. In this bureaucratic quagmire, the absence of accountability, the economic crisis and the absence of vision, h Hellas is the country facing an immediate threat of war from Turkey.
The oxymoron is that the revisionism of Turkey and threats, while violating many of its terms and rules EU, are treated, as a momentary tension and not as a strategy of Ankara that has served faithfully for over 40 years.
In this light the processes within it EU, the USA and in general the western world on which Greece relies for its security, in practice they do not recognize its strategy Ankara, so our country has a security problem for its future and not only today. The declarations of intent on behalf of Brussels they do not constitute a strategic doctrine and in this, the responsibility of Athens is enormous.
The changes discussed in the other edifice are proceeding very slowly and on a gray horizon. At this moment the EU participates in the Ukrainian war on his side Kiev with weapons and multi-billion loans that are European citizens’ money. THE Ukraine but not even a member of it EU is , nor a member of it NATOso this policy controls as an American design that willingly serves the Europeafter embracing him completely.
And while this support, like the economic war against Russia, is generalized, an almost indifferent attitude towards the Turkish strategy is observed. And this contributes to Hellas with its passive policy. The EU has a number of pressure levers to force it Turkey to be folded, yet this does not even come close to being a political proposition.
The Greek government bears the first responsibility, as it does not set its own framework at the European meetings, so that the scope of support for our country can be seen. For example, immediately after the Russian invasion of Ukrainethe Poland first and the Baltic countries, demanded, mobilized and achieved great victories, so that the anti-Russian policy became their dominant policy EU. of course they had them USA on their side, but their contribution was catalytic.
THE Hellas it has no such design. The prime minister does not promote policies and does not mobilize for the Europeans to warn her Turkey, that an attack on Greece would mean the formation of an anti-Turkish front similar to the anti-Russian front, which would cause anxiety in Ankara.
On the contrary, as long as Turkey unfolds her claims and her reaction EU is not adequate, Turkey feels that nothing will happen and that it can handle the EU as well. Over time and since Greece is not needed, it is almost certain that the EU, even without a military crisis in Aegeanwill ask Greece to discuss issues with Turkey.
The elements of the crisis in the EU
The crisis in the EU is multifaceted. He elaborated and proclaimed the doctrine of the Strategic Compass which is essentially on paper. He has been discussing energy for decades without yet finding strategic solutions sticking to managerial logic. In the migratory it has been unable for years to provide answers with almost all EU countries feeling that they have to fend for themselves.
And while the EU is at war and comes out wounded by the pandemic, suddenly the question of revising the treaties is raised. How and in what direction the treaties will be revised is unknown, beyond Germany’s intention to abolish the veto, which it can very well set itself in its institutions. EU, when it suits her. It should be noted that the Greek government has not yet taken a position regarding the repeal of the veto and while it is faced with a war…
To these weaknesses that aggravate the climate of doubt comes the war that causes an economic crisis for which the EU itself is responsible. Then comes the innovative idea of France to create a parallel structure with the European Political Community, a parallel system of relations of essentially second level, which is not yet clear how they work, how they will be received, if they are received or will be a simple organization to practice French diplomacy.
What should Greece do from now on?
THE Hellas must immediately upgrade the Europe of politics. All these challenges require answers, it is clear that the EU is in a transitional stage, but there is still influence, it has political and economic resources that our country does not use.
Many countries, like Greece, stand against the EU as co-managers of crises, which, however, are not dealt with at their root, except with superficial policies that are lost with the next crisis.
But Greece is facing national threats and in this light the elaboration of the European policy is a national need. The coming months may have a decisive influence on shaping the future of our country.
It is also necessary to increase the pressure within the community institutions, to become more demanding, but to have a convincing plan and to underline that since he believes that Greece is the frontier of Western civilization, as he proves it. The crisis with Turkey will not end, this is our future. At least let it not be destructive…
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