The dispute between Greece and Turkey concerning the delimitation of sea borders in the Eastern Mediterranean has become a security challenge for the whole region. The recent agreements of Greece with Italy and Egypt have affirmed that it respects the international law of the sea and is ready to show the flexibility necessary to reach […]
This Policy Paper by Efthymios Papastavridis, Research Associate of ELIAMEP; Researcher and Part-time Lecturer, University of Oxford Fellow; Academy of Athens & Athens PIL Center, examines the maritime disputes between Greece and Turkey, in particular those concerning maritime delimitation and the breadth of the territorial sea of Greece, against the background of international law. It starts with […]
The lack of dialogue, in particular political dialogue, between Greece and Turkey poses significant risks. The heightened tension between the two countries appears to hinder any type of high-level communication, the purpose of which would be to dispel misunderstandings that could ultimately lead to what is now avoidable. Greece must directly resume exploratory talks in […]
