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Greece’s Ostpolitik, 1st ed. 2021
Dealing With the ‘‘Devil’’
Contributions to International Relations Series
Author: Stergiou Andreas
Language: EnglishSubject for Greece’s Ostpolitik:
Keywords
foreign policy; international relations; Cold War; Greece; Communist Bloc; Turkey; Balkans
Publication date: 02-2022
181 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Paperback
Publication date: 02-2021
181 p. · 15.5x23.5 cm · Hardback
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The book examines the rapprochement between Greece and Eastern Europe during the Cold War. ''Ostpolitik'', which translates to ??Opening to the East?? is used to describe the policy of conducting affairs with the Soviet Bloc. Using primary sources from Greece, Eastern European States, Cyprus, NATO, the United States, Germany and United Kingdom, this book provides historical and foreign policy analysis of a tumultuous period in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The book first illustrates Greece's position in the Cold War confrontation before moving to more detailed analysis of the Eastern Bloc's policies towards Greece and Cyprus with an emphasis in the harmonious relationship between the Greek military dictatorship and the Communist countries (1967-1974). It analyses the U-turn in Greek foreign and defence policy and the replacement of the Communist ''devil'' by a new one, an equally capitalist country and NATO-ally, Turkey. The book also covers Greece's efforts to elicit the Communist countries' support against a member of its own Western alliance, as well as the NATO response to this existential threat against its coherence.
A comprehensive study of the East-West competition in South-Eastern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean during the Cold War, this volume is ideal for researchers and students interested in the international relations of twentieth century Europe and the historical background of the still hot Greek-Turkish Conflict.
Presents a comprehensive analysis of Greece during the Cold War
Uses primary sources for unprecedented historical accuracy
Examines the long-term policy impacts of Greece’s dependence on NATO and the EWG