Informing foreign societies, not just governments

Over the next critical period, in the short term up until the new president of the United States is sworn in on January 20, but also it seems for the long term, the Greek side will have to engage in a constant and systematic effort to keep its allies and partners abreast of Turkish violations in the Eastern Mediterranean, in a calm manner, without unwanted hyperbole.

This will also require serious briefings, with facts and figures, for the people who shape public opinion in the countries that have some influence over developments in our region.

It is absolutely essential that not only leaders, but also the public, in democratic countries like the United States and our fellow EU member-states acquire a better and more detailed picture of what is going on, so that they are in a position to express their support or even nudge their governments in the right direction.

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