US Security Interests in the ‘New Eastern Mediterranean’

""This timely book provides an objective framework of analysis of regional dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.The publication assesses evolving US foreign policy strategic interests including relations with Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.Of particular interest is the analysis of emerging alignments of great power geo-political realities in this part of the world.The book is a must read for all students and scholars of international relations and security studies and all professionals interested in comprehending US foreign policy and Mediterranean security challenges in the twenty first century."" - Prof. Stephen Calleya, Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies, University of Malta ""US foreign policy in the post-unipolar era stands as one of the most compelling subjects in global affairs, and the Eastern Mediterranean—a region undergoing profound transformation—has emerged as a key arena of US-Russia competition. In this timely and insightful work, Dr Michalis Kontos offers a masterful analysis of this evolving geopolitical landscape. With deep knowledge of regional dynamics, US strategic shifts, and robust theoretical grounding, he skillfully captures the essence of great power rivalry in the region and globally and their cooperation with regional actors. Drawing on systemic theory, the concept of soft balancing, and the complexities of international competition, this book is rich in evidence and sharp in analysis. It is essential reading for researchers, students, and policy-makers interested in US strategy, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the shifting contours of global power."" - Dr Revecca Pedi, University of Macedonia