Akar in new anti-Greek tantrum

Straight from the playbook of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, his Defense Minister Hulusi Akar engaged in new a round of accusations against Greece on Thursday, claiming it is "escalating provocative actions."

Once again he reiterated the Turkish claim that Greece "is violating treaties by militarizing its islands with demilitarized status," during a visit to eastern Turkey.

He slammed Greek officials for engaging in "provocative speeches, actions and activities during their visits to the islands."

Paradoxically, he then called on Greece to engage in "a dialogue on all issues." 

His incendiary rhetoric came on the heels of comments made by Erdogan on Monday night, presenting Turkey as the victim that is reacting.

In an interview with state television network TRT, the Turkish president attacked Greece, claiming it is being provocative and...