{"id":3086,"date":"2026-02-06T11:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/?p=3086"},"modified":"2026-02-06T11:29:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:29:50","slug":"reimagining-mediterranean-security-with-greek-minister-for-national-defense-nikos-dendias-3-feb-2026%c2%b9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/?p=3086","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining Mediterranean Security with Greek Minister for National Defense Nikos Dendias, 3 Feb 2026\u00b9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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\u2019 role as the linchpin of Eastern Mediterranean security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To discuss Greece\u2019s trilateral diplomacy with Israel and Turkey, the intersection of energy and security, and more, FDD\u00b2 is pleased to host Greek Minister for National Defense Nikos Dendias in conversation with FDD Executive Director Jonathan Schanzer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b2 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FDD conducts in-depth research, produces accurate and timely analyses, identifies illicit activities, and provides policy options \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded shortly after the attacks of September 11, 2001, FDD conducts actionable research, prepared by experts and scholars from a variety of backgrounds \u2013 including government, intelligence, military, private sector, academia, and journalism. It brings proficiency in foreign languages, law, finance, technology, and other skills to its work<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b9<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mod.mil.gr\/en\/defence-minister-nikos-dendias-to-visit-washington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.mod.mil.gr\/en\/defence-minister-nikos-dendias-to-visit-washington\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"478\" src=\"https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-20-1-1024x478.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-20-1-1024x478.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-20-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-20-1-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-20-1-1536x716.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/geopoliticsamongstates.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/unnamed-20-1-2048x955.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u03a3\u03c4\u03bf \u03c3\u03cd\u03bd\u03b8\u03b5\u03c4\u03bf \u03b3\u03b5\u03c9\u03c0\u03bf\u03bb\u03b9\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc \u03c0\u03b5\u03c1\u03b9\u03b2\u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u0395\u03bb\u03bb\u03ac\u03b4\u03b1\u03c2 \u03b1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c6\u03ad\u03c1\u03b8\u03b7\u03ba\u03b5 \u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03b1\u03be\u03cd \u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03c9\u03bd \u03bf \u03c5\u03c0\u03bf\u03c5\u03c1\u03b3\u03cc\u03c2 \u0391\u03bc\u03c5\u03bd\u03b1\u03c2, \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf \u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03af\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c3\u03c5\u03bd\u03b5\u03b4\u03c1\u03af\u03bf\u03c5 Delphi Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 \u201cDelphi Economic Forum Washington D.C. 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