Guilfoyle: Greece at the Heart of Trump’s Energy and Defense Doctrine
The speech that sent signals—on the Vertical Corridor, Ukraine, and Athens’ rising geostrategic premium
The speech that sent signals—on the Vertical Corridor, Ukraine, and Athens’ rising geostrategic premium
In 2025, Greek tourism achieved a new record, exceeding €23 billion in revenue. 2026 starts with positive signs, although growth requires sustainable infrastructure and improvement of the tourism product.
The sudden acceleration of procedures for the sub-concession of key sections of the Port of Elefsina is not just another infrastructure initiative. It signals a strategic realignment of Greece’s geopolitical orientation, a recalibration of the U.S.–China balance in the Aegean, and a bold political gamble by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. The Elefsina project reveals a new doctrine in which Athens is no longer merely reacting to global developments — it is actively shaping them.
The diplomatic chessboard over Ukraine grows more complex: Trump struggles for a deal, Moscow remains firm, and Europe tests the China route.
Despite sanctions and international pressure, oil transportation linked to Russia continues quietly in Greek waters.
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