Greece’s Complicated Relationship with NATO and Its Role Today

Greece’s Complicated Relationship with NATO and Its Role Today

Greece’s evolving relationship with NATO spans Cold War alliances, regional tensions with Turkey, and its modern role as a critical pillar of the alliance’s southern flank. Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Echols / Public domain / Wikimedia Commons Greece joined NATO on February 18, 1952, but its relationship with the Alliance has been shaped by Cold War tensions, regional rivalries, and shifting geopolitical priorities. From its …