Frank A. Reynolds II
(Security Analyst based in USA, RIEAS Internship Program)
Copyright: @ 2023 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 17 July 2023
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies
Introduction
This paper aims to highlight the importance of Greece as a member of NATO and the European Union. The geography of Greece is vital to its importance in both NATO and the European Union as Greece connects Europe to the Middle East, and Africa through the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Political history, violence, and land disputes have deep divisions within the region. This paper will highlight the important political and strategic landscape of not only Greece but also its neighboring countries so that Greek importance in NATO can be clearly understood.... Read more