Opinion: A conflict could be brewing in the eastern Mediterranean. Here’s how to stop it.
, which cover the gamut of legal and political disputes — from maritime boundaries to overhead flights. With simultaneous announcements in Ankara and Athens, the new round of talks should start immediately and also cover the East Med. Turkey and Greece should be encouraged to explore the possibility of joint ventures for the exploration of undersea resources in the disputed maritime geographies.
Europeans should also appoint an East Med envoy who can engage in shuttle diplomacy among the different parties for the goals of conflict mitigation and settlement. And finally, NATO should get involved to prevent a confrontation. The organization can develop a deconflict mechanism between Turkey and Greece, possibly including France, with a view to preempt naval accidents that could lead to war.In a world so interconnected, there can be no clear winners in a confrontation in the East Med. Best to sit and talk — and share.
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