By Stefanos Nikolaidis
The arrival of the new ambassador of the United States in Greece, Kimberly Guilfoylemarks the start of a new phase in its strategy Washington in Eastern Mediterranean.
Guilfoyle takes on a mission at a time when the Greece it is not just a partner, but a critical hub in three axes: defense, energy and regional stability.
Diplomatic sources in Athens estimate that her presence will be linked to the upgrading of the Greece-US strategic dialogue, the strengthening of energy cooperation and the promotion of American investments in the Balkans and the Aegean.
“Guilfoyle comes not to manage a relationship, but to redefine it“, emphasizes a high-ranking government source, adding that “Washington sees Greece as the region’s safe anchor, especially after the turmoil in Ukraine and the Middle East».
Its mission: safety, energy, balance
The new ambassador comes at a time when American strategy in the region is being realigned.
Following the tension in Ukraine and the crisis in Gaza, Washington is seeking to reduce the risks of instability in the Eastern Mediterranean.
The goal is clear: to close open accounts between allies to ensure a conflict-free investment and energy utilization environment.
In this context, Guilfoyle undertakes to strengthen:
- The defense axis of Souda – Alexandroupolis – Larissa, which already functions as the main support of the SE wing of NATO
- US-Greece-Cyprus-Israel energy diplomacy, with a view to LNG exports and the stabilization of maritime routes
- The regional interconnection with the Balkans, where Greece appears as a gateway for American investments in infrastructure, technology and green energy
Washington returns with a renewed doctrine of realism: not theoretical commitments, but concrete projects that “count”.
Greek-Turkish: Athens takes the initiative
The Prime Minister’s statement Kyriakou Mitsotakis in the Parliament about Greece’s intention to call all the coastal countries of the Eastern Mediterranean to a joint meeting, came at the right time. It was not a simple announcement. It was a statement of intent for a geopolitical initiative.
“Greece has absolutely nothing to fear from sitting at the table with anyone“, said the prime minister, showing that Athens seeks to determine the agenda of developments – and not follow it.
The Greek proposal, known as “5×5“, foresees multilateral consultation in 5 thematic areas:
- Delimitation of maritime zones
- Immigrant
- Civil protection
- Connectivity
- Environmental protection
Target: to create an institutional channel of communication that reduces tension and strengthens mutual trust.
As diplomatic circles comment, Greece no longer reacts, but anticipates Ankara’s moves.
Kimberley and the Washington Doctrine
The arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle is directly linked to this new landscape.
Washington wants to “close” the open backlogs that hinder the economic activity of American interests.
The presence of energy giants such as Chevron and the ExxonMobil in the wider region it already acts as a pressure lever for stability.
“The United States is not so concerned with the legal points of demarcations,” notes an analyst with knowledge of American priorities, “but for the framework of predictability that allows companies to operate without geopolitical risks. Greece has proven that it can offer this».
The new ambassador, as government sources estimate, will seek to act as a “connecting link” between the American agenda and the Greek stability initiative.
Washington seems to have a positive view of Mitsotakis’ proposal for the “5×5” scheme, which opens thematic cooperation channels with Turkey without canceling national positions.
The message to Ankara and Greek self-confidence
Washington is not going to give up on her Turkey — makes it clear at every opportunity.
But the arrival of Guilfoyle signals that the Athens-Ankara balance is no longer zero-sum.
The US is investing in Greece as a pillar of stability, not as a counterweight to Turkey, but also as a guarantor of predictability.
For Athens, the challenge is twofold: to maintain its composure in Greek-Turkish and at the same time to deepen its alliances with USA, France, Israel and Egypt.
The arrival of Kimberly Guilfoyle in Athens, therefore, is not typical.
It symbolizes her new phase into which American policy in the region enters — a phase realism, energy diplomacy and balance management.
Source: Skai
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