Nickolaos Mavromates
(RIEAS Research Associate, Historian based in USA)
Copyright: @ 2026 Research Institute for European and American Studies (www.rieas.gr) Publication date: 2 November 2026
Note: The article reflects the opinion of the author and not necessarily the views of the Research Institute for European and American Studies
The Eastern Mediterranean is witnessing a high-stakes geopolitical drama where strategic cooperation and deep-seated rivalries tightly coexist. As Turkish naval units prepare to dock in Alexandria for the Sea of Friendship 2026 joint naval exercises, scheduled from November 4 to 9, 2026, the spectacle underscores a profound paradox...... Read more