Greece Emerges as Key Strategic Asset in Evolving US National Security Strategy

As the United States reshapes its global approach and revises long-standing policies—including its defense posture toward Europe—Greece is increasingly viewed in Washington as a vital net contributor to the emerging international security architecture.

Beyond its traditional role as a European ally, Athens is seen as a multifaceted strategic partner due to its unique geographic position at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Central to this elevated status is Greece's deepening strategic cooperation with Israel, consistently pursued across governments of differing ideologies. This partnership has yielded bilateral agreements—signed or in negotiation—approaching nearly $4 billion in value.

Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is scheduled to meet Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on December 22, followed by a trilateral summit with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides.

Simultaneously, Greece continues to strengthen ties with key Arab nations, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Notably, Hellenic Air Force personnel are deployed in the Kingdom operating a US-supplied Patriot missile battery.

As a committed EU member with growing influence—evidenced by Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis's recent election as Eurogroup president—Greece balances its European commitments with a robust special relationship with the United States, bolstered by the influential Greek-American community in America's social, economic, and political spheres.

Athens has signaled its intent to actively engage in post-conflict reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and the Middle East, further projecting its regional leadership in the Eastern Mediterranean and broader MENA area.

In this dynamic geopolitical landscape, Greece is positioning itself as an indispensable strategic asset within the framework of the newly articulated US National Security Strategy.