Crisis Management in the Eastern Mediterranean (Implications for Policymakers)

Authors

  • Neophytos G. Loizides

Abstract

This article examines Greek-Turkish crisis behaviour in the Eastern Mediterranean over the past two decades. Crises are first defined and classified, after which a number of common misperceptions are then addressed in light of recent experience. Three broad caregories of foreign policy crises are analyzed: 1) those involving ethnically related minorities across the border, those with 'alien' minorities within borders; 2) chose with third countries involving territories and resources. The article examines whether crises are simply élire-driven or partly endorsed and motivaced by mass publics in both countries, and whecher Greek-Turkish crisis behaviour reflects enduring ethnic rivalries, 'genuine' security interests, or domestic political needs and norms. The article draws upon the Greek-Turkish experience of the past two decades to illuminate contemporary dilemmas and issues which policymakers face in this region.

Author Biography

Neophytos G. Loizides

Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and University of Toronto

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Published

2004-06-01

How to Cite

Loizides, N. G. (2004). Crisis Management in the Eastern Mediterranean (Implications for Policymakers). Études helléniques / Hellenic Studies, 12(1), 39–56. Retrieved from https://ejournals.lib.uoc.gr/hellst/article/view/850