Greece faced with a world of instability

[Heather Khalifa/AP]

As the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches and the political crises in Germany and France unfold, Greece is bracing for a period of geopolitical uncertainty with potential regional implications.

It is not a healthy development when the behavior of major pillars of the international political and economic order is uncertain, especially in areas of tension which include the Aegean and the East Med, as well as the Balkans.

Greece, a member of both NATO and the European Union and a reliable ally of big powers with influence in our area, can only benefit from the latter being engaged.

Obviously, Athens will continue to act responsibly, seeking cooperation and avoiding confrontation, and in that context, it will remain a stabilizing factor in Southeastern Europe and a dedicated participant in the ongoing dialogue with Turkey.

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