This is a wise stance for both Greece and Turkey. One that preceeeded ethnocentic rigmarole that was used for and during WW II, and based on the lessons learned from the nineteenth century and WW I.
Use of religious belief had already been successfully used for other peoples, states and regions to weaken resistance to international interference, and enable imperialistic intervention by major world powers of the times. the same ploys are still employed in the Middle East with success. But, Mustafa Kemal, not only kept Turkey outside this game but also made it difficult for ethnic and nationalistic beliefs and propaganda to control politics in Turkey and relations with other countries. The power of those concepts is still evident in the attempts of internal and external friends, allies and enemies of both Turkey and Greece, and their regional application under the guise of human rights, Arab Spring, chosen races, jungle justice, artificial cleansing lotions and actions, military and heroic(!) activities of nations, agencies, institutions and armed forces, and their supporters and financers.
ahmet celebiler
October 6, 2026
