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Cyprus-Greece-Israel Trilateral Meeting: Illusions and Exaggerations for Domestic Consumption

Published December 28, 2025, 13:13
Cyprus-Greece-Israel Trilateral Meeting: Illusions and Exaggerations for Domestic Consumption

The latest trilateral meeting between Cyprus, Greece, and Israel was presented as a significant upgrade in cooperation between the countries, but in reality, it is an exaggeration and illusion for domestic consumption. While the improvement of bilateral relations is positive, presenting the trilateral as a force that can change the balances in the Eastern Mediterranean is unfounded. Nicosia attempted to portray the trilateral as a deterrent against Turkey, with the Israeli Prime Minister hinting at Turkey as a country 'dreaming of empires'. However, this narrative is politically convenient domestically but weak in the reality of international relations. The trilateral cooperation is useful, but it cannot replace a comprehensive strategy. Presenting it as a force that can control events creates conditions of political self-deception. The reality is that this cooperation cannot effectively address the challenges posed by Turkey. In conclusion, the Cyprus-Greece-Israel trilateral meeting is a positive development, but its importance should not be overestimated. Presenting it as a force that can change the balances in the Eastern Mediterranean is an exaggeration that serves internal political purposes.