An analysis by Ali Bakir (Middle East Eye) argues Greece's push into the Gulf has unfolded in two phases paralleling a tightening Israel alliance and deepening friction with Turkey.
Ali Bakir (Middle East Eye) published an analysis Wednesday arguing Greece's deepening ties with Gulf states since late 2019 represent a strategic realignment running parallel to two trends: a tightening alliance with Israel, and deepening friction with Turkey.
Bakir writes the relationship has unfolded in two phases, each following the same pattern. At first glance, the ties appear standard — a European nation gaining energy and investments, Gulf states gaining a willing European partner. But the details, he argues, show a different strategic logic, positing that Greece has effectively become Israel's 'Trojan horse' in the Gulf.
The analysis is a single-source opinion from an academic at the University of Minho, not official policy. The Zioneer has previously reported on Greek-Israel defense ties, Turkish-Greek naval tensions, and the Gulf states' alignment with Washington on an 'opportunity axis.'
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