Why Greece's alliances failed to prevent eastern Libya's maritime deal with Turkey
Why Greece's alliances failed to prevent eastern Libya's maritime deal with Turkey Submitted by Sean Mathews on Tue, 10/20/2026 - 21:39 Egypt and Turkey cohere on several hotspots while Gulf states seek new security partners, and Israel's interests are served by supporting Saddam Haftar's rise to power Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar (L) speaks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during…
Greece's efforts to prevent a maritime deal between Turkey and eastern Libya have failed, as the Libyan House of Representatives ratified the agreement. Greece attempted to rally its allies, including Egypt, Israel, and the UAE, to oppose the deal. However, their attempts proved futile as Libya, now fractured and without a unified government, came to an agreement with Turkey on the maritime claims in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The deal highlights the shifting geopolitical priorities in the Middle East, particularly following the US withdrawal from its security role and the ongoing conflicts in the region. Greece's close ties with Israel, Egypt, and the UAE have been unsuccessful in countering Turkey's growing influence in the region.
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