The story of an amendment

The disparity between what is reported and the actual events can sometimes be truly remarkable. Recently, the US House of Representatives passed an amendment, which some news media and political parties interpreted as a signal for the imminent establishment of US bases on certain Greek islands. However, this interpretation is inaccurate, as such a move faces opposition from America's deep state, which aims to avoid upsetting Turkey.

Let's begin with the background. In 2021, Greece and the US initiated negotiations to renew their mutual defense cooperation agreement. Athens had two main objectives: first, to incorporate American bases in regions deemed "sensitive" for Greek-Turkish relations, and second, to obtain assurances of Washington's commitment to ensuring stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. Two locations were under consideration for the new bases: Alexandroupoli...