Greek Deterrence Strategy

Abstract

The main objective of the following article is to present a profile of current Greek strategic thinking. An understanding of Greek strategic thinking may help explain Greek strategic behavior in peace, crisis and war.

This article deals with the main threat perceived by Greek policy-makers: in other words, the threat from Turkey. Greek strategic thinking includes an intensive and extensive view of this Turkish threat. Given this perception, Greece has adopted a strategy which combines a number of important elements, for example, deterrence, extended deterrence, reassurance, crisis, stability, arms control and alliances.

Lastly, this article seeks to demonstrate how the Greek policy attempts to design a deterrence strategy that is both stable and credible.