Dr Triantafyllos Karatrantos examines the concept of the “security dilemma” through the lens of realist theory in international relations, highlighting how a state’s efforts to enhance its security can be perceived as a threat by others. Drawing on examples such as Russia, NATO, the European Union, and the trilateral cooperation between Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, it illustrates how lack of trust and revisionist policies can intensify insecurity and increase the risk of conflict.

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Publication: 30/12/2025 Ta Nea
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Triantafyllos Karatrantos Research Associate, Radicalisation, Terrorism, Policing Models, Security and Foreign Policy