Turkey's Strategic Moves in the Eastern Mediterranean
January 4, 2026
Turkey aims to regain lost territory in the Mediterranean and is acting aggressively to prevent developments affecting it. It is targeting collaborations between Greece and Cyprus while trying to undermine their relations. Ankara plans to discuss hydrocarbon explorations with Syria, influenced by recent agreements between the Republic of Cyprus and Lebanon. Its strategy includes tactics of intimidation and coercion, emphasizing military superiority. The situation appears to cause irritation and insecurity within the Turkish government.