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Introduction: The Burden of History, Image, Geopolitics and Misperception in the Aegean

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  • Mustafa Aydin
  • Kostas Ifantis

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This short paper provides an overview of the complex and often turbulent relations between Greece and Turkey, focussing on recent developments and the challenges in their bilateral relationship. It discusses the historical context, including attempts at reconciliation, and examines the role of perceptions, geopolitics, and historical grievances in shaping the current situation. It emphasises the cyclical nature of Greek-Turkish relations, with periods of calm followed by tensions and crises. It highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to resolving the existing disputes between the two countries, including the importance of confidence-building measures and a political settlement. Overall, it underlines the complexity of Greek-Turkish relations and the challenges in achieving lasting peace and stability in the region, calling for a new paradigm in bilateral relations that addresses historical grievances, promotes mutual understanding, and fosters cooperation for the benefit of both countries and the region.

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  • Mustafa Aydin & Kostas Ifantis, 2025. "Introduction: The Burden of History, Image, Geopolitics and Misperception in the Aegean," Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 1-12, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cjsbxx:v:27:y:2025:i:1:p:1-12
    DOI: 10.1080/19448953.2024.2318674
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