Greek-Turkish rapprochement is a nice idea, but unfeasible

Who wouldn't want Greece and Turkey to settle their differences and harness the hidden potential in the Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean amid an atmosphere of consensus? It sounds as idealistic as achieving world peace, fostering international collaboration, and promoting love among people. However, regrettably, in practice, the situation is far more intricate, as there are significant disparities that divide the two countries. Even when it comes to acknowledging these differences, there is disagreement. While Greece may assert that it has only one difference with Turkey, such a claim holds no significance. Turkey, on the other hand, argues that there are additional differences at play. Consequently, the relations between these two nations are burdened by such procedural disagreements even before delving into the core of the problem.

For several decades, the two countries...