Turkish Tactics on Greek-Turkish Relations and Cyprus
April 13, 2025
Ankara is adopting a tactic of sudden shifts in its stance on Greek-Turkish issues, threatening escalations while simultaneously trying to project progress on the Cyprus issue. Despite ongoing discussions about Confidence-Building Measures, Turkey seems disinclined to take substantive actions. Ankara's strategy focuses on maintaining its high ambitions in the region. Maria Angela Olguin, the new UN Secretary-General's envoy, is taking on her duties amid this challenging context.