Greece

Greek Defense Minister Reassures NATO Over Russia Ties

By AFP

Greece’s new government remains committed to its NATO role despite close ties with Russia that have worried its allies, Defense Minister Panos Kammenos told AFP on Wednesday.

Greek General Appointed to Lead EU Military Committee

By European Union

From the European Union:  The Council today appointed General Mikhail Kostarakos as next Chairman of the EU Military Committee.

Special Summit Series: Greece and NATO

By Constantine A. Pagedas

Within its first few years of existence, NATO experienced its initial wave of expansion in 1952 when Greece and Turkey joined the alliance.

What NATO Needs to Do in the Wake of the Ukraine Crisis

By John Deni, Defense One

First, the alliance should announce its intent to permanently station troops in the East, most likely in Poland.

Extend NATO’s Umbrella to Montenegro and Macedonia

By Michael Haltzel, Washington Post

In reacting to Moscow’s aggression in Ukraine, President Obama has reassured exposed NATO members Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia of firm U.S. support

A Leadership Role for Greece

Roundtable discussion with Ambassador Anastasis Mitsialis, secretary-general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece On January 1, Greece will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Relations Program hosted Ambassador Anastasis Mitsialis, secretary-general of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion on […]