In the eastern Mediterranean, defense deals often mean more than just security. New agreements between Greece, Israel, and Cyprus are being seen by Turkey as part of a bigger regional shift. This is happening in a region already full of tensions, including military buildups, sea disputes, and long-standing rivalries.
For Turkey, this concern is shaped by its long and difficult history with Greece. The two countries have faced wars, disputes over Cyprus, and repeated tensions in the Aegean Sea. While there have been periods of calm, tensions often return.
Today, several issues are happening at the same time, from Syria to Cyprus to the Aegean. As Greece, Israel, and Cyprus work more closely together, Turkey is also adjusting its position. No side is openly seeking war, but the situation is becoming more sensitive.
Greece, Israel, and Cyprus Are Expanding Defense Cooperation
In December, Greece, Israel, and Cyprus agreed to create a joint rapid reaction force
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