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The Greek ‘brand’ in the US: What do American tourists think of Greece?
The past years have seen an exponential increase in the number of Americans who choose Greece for their vacation, and this trend is expected to continue in 2025. While Americans are arriving in Greece in droves, what do they really think about the country?
Why is the White House so keen on bringing Turkey back into the F-35 program?
Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to look into the developing story around a reported proposal that could potentially see the US gain control of Turkey's S-400s in return for F-35s, and make the case that Ankara should prove it is ready to embrace NATO before Washington begins to open the door to any arms deals like the F-35s.
Why local elections could be critical for Turkey’s political future
Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to look at why we should be paying attention to Turkey's upcoming elections, which could be critical for the country's politics - from the ruling party to the opposition.
Sweden says ‘enough is enough’ as Turkey asks for the impossible in NATO bid
Expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the latest developments in Sweden and Finland's NATO bid, particularly the Swedish Prime Minister's statements that Turkey is asking for too much. We also look at why this saga should serve as a lesson to both Europe and the US that appeasement doesn't work with Turkey's Erdogan.