SYRIZA and ND dealing with Turkey

During the last few weeks we have been witnessing the incremental execution by Turkey of a well thought-out strategic plan which aims to challenge the status quo in the Aegean and the East Mediterranean in a deliberate way, using claims, so-called evidence, maps drawn in a certain way, invoking treaties and agreements.

Turkey's demands are often the subject of debate in this column, but this time the focus will be on the way the Greek political system is reacting to Ankara's strategy.

What appears to be a welcome change from the past is that the country's political parties seem to have opted not to add a domestic political dimension to what is a very delicate national situation. We are seeing a responsible and restrained attitude from almost every political party, with the government and the main opposition setting the tone. It also appears that the two are in steady...