A DIPLOMATIC CHESS GAME IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN: TURKEY, GREECE, AND THE FRENCH FACTOR | Security Forum
Published : 18-03-2026

A DIPLOMATIC CHESS GAME IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

TURKEY, GREECE, AND THE FRENCH FACTOR

Abstract

This article critically examines the historical, legal, and geopolitical dimensions of
the maritime boundaries conflict between Turkey and Greece, aiming to provide a
comprehensive understanding of the intricacies surrounding the dispute and offering
insights into potential pathways for resolution. The Turkish-Greek relationship
has never been easy, but in the past few years number of incidents increased. The
dispute between both countries is not only a territorial conflict. There is a broader
geopolitical context involving countries such as France. The disputed maritime
boundaries were subject to explorations of the large gas deposits under the seabed
of the eastern Mediterranean. The EU also plays an important role in the conflict.
Indeed, the EU supports Greece in the disputes between Turkey and Greece, as seen
through the EU’s criticism and resolutions towards Turkey.

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Turkey, Greece, France, Mediterranean, Mavi Vatan



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Badowska, Kalina, and Eliot Lopes. “A DIPLOMATIC CHESS GAME IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN: TURKEY, GREECE, AND THE FRENCH FACTOR”. Security Forum, vol. 7, no. 2, Mar. 2026, https://ojs.wsb.edu.pl/index.php/sf/article/view/1856.

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