At the recent trilateral summit in Jerusalem, leaders from Greece, Cyprus, and Israel advanced a shared vision of regional stability, prosperity, and cooperation. These nations, alongside the United States, are deepening coordination through mechanisms such as the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC), the 3+1 framework, and the Achilles Shield program. As Greece emerges as a pivotal partner in U.S. energy strategy, these initiatives are cementing Athens’ role as the linchpin of Eastern Mediterranean security.
To discuss Greece’s trilateral diplomacy with Israel and Turkey, the intersection of energy and security, and more, FDD² is pleased to host Greek Minister for National Defense Nikos Dendias in conversation with FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer
² The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a Washington, DC-based nonpartisan 501(c)(3) research institute focusing on national security and foreign policy. FDD does not accept donations from any foreign governments.
FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options – all with the aim of strengthening U.S. national security and reducing or eliminating threats posed by adversaries and enemies of the United States and other free nations.
Founded shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, FDD conducts actionable research, prepared by experts and scholars from a variety of backgrounds – including government, intelligence, military, private sector, academia, and journalism. It brings proficiency in foreign languages, law, finance, technology, and other skills to its work
¹https://www.mod.mil.gr/en/defence-minister-nikos-dendias-to-visit-washington/
Στο σύνθετο γεωπολιτικό περιβάλλον της Ελλάδας αναφέρθηκε μεταξύ άλλων ο υπουργός Αμυνας, στο πλαίσιο του συνεδρίου Delphi Washington
Minister of National Defence Nikos Dendias travels today, Monday 2 February 2026, to Washington, the capital of the United States, where he will take part in the “Delphi Economic Forum Washington D.C. VII”.
Mr. Dendias will deliver a speech today at the Forum (18:30 local time), on the topic “Defense at a crossroads: NATO, The Eastern Mediterranean, and U.S. Strategic Commitment”.
On Tuesday 3 February 2026 (12 p.m. local time), the Minister of National Defence will participate in a discussion organized by FDD (The Foundation for Defense of Democracies) on the subject of current international and regional developments on matters of Defence and Security.
In the context of his stay in Washington, Mr. Dendias is expected to meet with participants in the works of the Forum, and other bodies.https://www.youtube.com/live/0RUMdMpdWB0?si=0OjQTdMDOE3vm6DB
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