<p>Greece is trying to secure a central role in the global energy game. In this episode of *The Agora*, we explore how a flurry of recent deals is positioning the country as a key player in the transatlantic energy landscape.</p><p>From the launch of the Vertical Corridor - linking U.S. LNG to Ukraine via Greece - to offshore drilling in the Ionian Sea and the revival of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) with Cyprus, the stakes are high but the ambitions seem to be even higher.</p><p>Is this a strategic masterstroke or a risky bet? Host <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nickmalkoutzis.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nick Malkoutzis</a> is joined by MacroPolis energy expert <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/georgianakou.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Georgia Nakou</a> to unpack the geopolitical, environmental and domestic implications of Greece’s energy pivot.</p><p>We examine whether Greece can balance power and principle in its new starring role.</p><p><strong>Useful reading</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1285953/ionian-sea-gas-exploration-deal-a-vote-of-confidence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ionian Sea gas exploration deal a ‘vote of confidence’</a> - <em>Kathimerini</em></p><p><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/greece-signs-first-long-term-lng-supply-deal-with-us-2025-11-07/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Greece signs first long-term deal to supply Europe with US LNG</a> - <em>Reuters</em></p><p><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/athens-lng-deal-greece-us-energy-agenda/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Athens and Kyiv sign LNG deal as Greece adopts US energy agenda</a> - <em>Politico</em></p><p><a href="https://www.dw.com/en/is-greece-opting-for-offshore-gas-production-instead-of-green-energy/a-71512933" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Greece: Offshore gas instead of green energy projects?</a> - <em>Deutsche Welle</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>