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Yesterday there was a topical debate on Greek-Turkish in the field of politics and culture “Rigas Velestinlis”.
With the theme “Neo-Ottomanism and Greece: the geopolitical dimensions of the conflict”, Angelos Syrigos (ND MP-Professor of International Law), Costas Lavdas (Professor of European Politics), George Karabelias (author) and Costas Geormyas (D) in Athens-Ankara relations, but also in the broader dimensions of the dispute.
Protection measures for the coronavirus were observed at the event, while the discussion was also broadcast online.
Angelos Syrigos: The Erdogan building is collapsing
Angelos Syrigos expressed the assessment that the Erdogan building is rapidly heading towards its collapse.
He stressed that the economic situation in the neighboring country is at a critical juncture, and emphasized that if there are political developments and Erdogan loses power, he may be in danger.
Commenting on the Turkish president’s rhetoric, he said that “he is in a state of paranoia, he has escaped,” and noted, however, that “he is a great political figure, who has survived cheating and coups.”
Speaking about the creation of the Turkish Republic, he explained that it was founded on what was left of the Ottoman Empire, something that Erdogan uses.
“The new Ottoman Empire, as Erdogan perceived it, will stop shrinking when it conquers the surrounding seas. “Turkey wants to be sovereign of the region and all countries should talk to her,” he added. 
“A Sunni Iran is growing at our doorstep. The downside is that we will tackle it first.” Turkey is also a strategic threat to Europe, “he said.
At the same time, he noted, Ankara may no longer be pursuing a heated episode with Athens, but if that happened, it would accept it.
Finally, he estimated, they will not enter the west of the 28you Turkish meridian vessels, that is, in an area that is within the Greek-Egyptian EEZ.
Costas Lavdas: Continue the Greek-French cooperation
Costas Lavdas had few expectations regarding the imposition of meaningful sanctions against Turkey at the next Summit.
In fact, as the most likely scenario, it preferred the imposition of sanctions on natural persons.
However, he praised the importance of further uniting Greece with the EU, with bilateral and tripartite forms of cooperation, such as that of France.
“It is essential that we advance with France bilaterally.” The presence of the French fleet in the Eastern Mediterranean is very important. “
At the same time, he noted that Paris is in the process of redefining its role within the EU, while saying that the French were concerned about Turkish penetration in Africa and before Macron. 
Greek-Turkish and Russian: what they said in in.gram Syrigos and Lavdas
In your question in.gram for yesterday’s announcement by Turkish Foreign Minister Angelos Syrigos, focusing on the part of the Muslim Brotherhood of Thrace.
“The Turks are protesting that we have closed mosques in Thrace. No mosques have been closed in Thrace. Five illegal places of worship have been closed in Athens.” One of the issues that Turkey wants to raise is the general treatment of Islam in our country. ” , said.
Regarding the position of the Russian chancellor on the Aegean, he spoke of the “movement of Russia towards the Turkish side.”
Costas Lavdas described the attempt to breach NATO as a “permanent Russian tactic”, adding that “Russia would welcome a Greek-Turkish war.”
With regard to Turkey, he argued that there is no visible economic collapse and consequent developments.
“I don’t think there will be an explosion and a terrible change in Turkey. The Turkish pound does not appear to be collapsing. However, this is not the time for a Greek-Turkish solution. A solution now would be problematic,” he stressed.
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