A lot is changing with the election of Trump in US foreign policy and in the relations between the United States, Greece and Turkey.
For example, the appointment of the Senator of Florida, Marco Rubio, to the position of Secretary of State, i.e. the head of American diplomacy, and the congressman also of Florida, Mike Walsh, to the position of National Security Advisor, has disturbed Ankara.
And this is because:
- Rubio had supported, in 2019-2020, the imposition of CAATSA sanctions against Turkey over the S-400. He also participated in sending a bipartisan letter to President Biden in 2021 on the Human Rights situation in Turkey.
- Walsh is generally considered a supporter of the Kurds, due to their contribution to the dismantling of ISIS in Syria. In fact, he had filed a bill with cross-party support in 2019 to impose sanctions against Turkey, due to the latter’s unilateral action in Northern Syria.
However, the personal letter that Trump (in his first term as US President) sent to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in October 2019, on the occasion of the Turkish forces’ attacks against Kurds in Syria, remains memorable, in which he specifically stated: “Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!
And one more thing about the election of expatriates to the House of Representatives: The number of Greek-American congressmen now increases to 6, as Maggie Goodlander (wife of Jake Sullivan-US National Security Advisor) is added to the re-elected Chris Pappas, Nicole Malliotakis, Gus Bilirakis and Dina Titus. and Mike Haridopoulos.
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Thematic Section 1: US Foreign Policy Changes and their Impact on Greece and Turkey
Guest 1: Professor of International Relations at a prestigious university, specializing in US foreign policy and the Eastern Mediterranean region.
Guest 2: Senior Ankara-based diplomatic correspondent for a major international news organization.
Question 1: Describe the potential implications of the appointment of Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Congressman Mike Walsh as National Security Advisor on US foreign policy towards Greece and Turkey.
Question 2: How do you believe the stances taken by Rubio and Walsh on issues related to the Kurds and the S-400 missile system could impact the already strained relations between Athens and Ankara?
Question 3: Given the personal letter written by former President Trump to Turkish President Erdogan in 2019, what role could personal relationships play in shaping US-Turkey relations under the Biden administration?
Thematic Section 2: The Increasing Influence of Greek-American Representatives
Guest 1: Professor of Political Science at a reputable US institution, specializing in ethnic politics and the American political system.
Guest 2: Greek-American community leader and activist, involved in various political campaigns.
Question 4: How does the growing number of Greek-American representatives in the US House of Representatives reflect the evolution of Greek-American politics and engagement in US politics?
Question 5: How does the diverse political background and leanings of these representatives impact their ability to represent the interests of the Greek-American community?
Question 6: What are some of the key issues that Greek-American representatives are likely to prioritize in the upcoming legislative session, and how might these align or diverge from the priorities of the broader Greek community?
Thematic Section 3: The Future of US-Turkey Relations Under the Biden Administration
Guest 1: Senior analyst at a think tank specializing in Middle East security and US foreign policy.
Guest 2: Columnist for a major Turkish newspaper, covering US politics and foreign policy.
Question 7: What are the key challenges facing the Biden administration in managing relations with Turkey,
