Historical disagreements and competing interests in the Eastern Mediterranean continue to fuel Greek-Turkish tensions. An escalation during the summer months has looked possible for the past few years, with the most prominent example being the summer of 2020, when the two countries looked to be on the verge of conflict. As socio-economic challenges increase for both countries and upcoming national elections get closer, the odds of a Greek-Turkish crisis are increasing. Root causes of strategic antagonism While a historical context has consolidated the feeling of distrust between Athens and Ank…