Is NATO's future in doubt, and what does this mean for Greece?

About this episode

The episode discusses the future of NATO and its implications for Greece amidst rising great power tensions, while also reflecting on a significant historical event in Greek history.

James Lindsay and Ino Afentouli join Thanos Davelis as we break down whether NATO's future is in doubt after President Trump's comments slamming the alliance, why matters in a world of increasing great power rivalry, what’s at stake for the US, and why it’s critical for Greece. We also look at the 200 year anniversary of the heroic exodus of the Greeks from the city of Messolonghi during the Greek War of Independence with Professor Alexander Kitroeff. Finally, we're

People in this episode

Host: Thanos Davelis

Guests: James Lindsay, Ino Afentouli

Topics covered

• NATO
• Greece
• US foreign policy
• great power rivalry
• Greek War of Independence
• historical events

Keywords

• NATO
• Greece
• US
• great power rivalry
• Greek War of Independence
• Messolonghi
• James Lindsay
• Ino Afentouli

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NATO

Places: Greece, United States, Messolonghi

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