1/ Greece is an aging country with a population of ~11 million and a GDP of ~242 billion. SV: 7 million, 535B.
@polemitis Culturally is there strong affinity to Russia anyway, via eastern orthodox church? Perhaps that's inevitable orbit.
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@vgr so even that relationship is complex. more like cousins than brothers, who share some interests, not othersThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr yes and no. Russia actually competes with Greece and its remaining influence at the Patriarchy for leadership of Orthodox faithThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr but obviously cheaper/easier/more valuable for EU to keep it its orbit than it is to give it to RussiaThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr I mean, one simultaneously is going to fight for Crimea (clearly in Russia's orbit) and then give up Piraeus?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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