Greece and the Cold War: Front Line State, 1952–1967 (review)

The twin pursuits of economic development and modernization of the armed forces to comply with NATO requirements were undermined by the lack of adequate foreign assistance, the limits of the national economy, and by the reckless abandon with which politicians at home, the palace, and the press explo...

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Published in:Journal of modern Greek studies 2008, Vol.26 (2), p.496-498
Main Author: Iatrides, John O
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Armed forces
Cold War
Disputes
Nonfiction
Politics
Prime ministers
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Summary:The twin pursuits of economic development and modernization of the armed forces to comply with NATO requirements were undermined by the lack of adequate foreign assistance, the limits of the national economy, and by the reckless abandon with which politicians at home, the palace, and the press exploited issues of paramount national importance for partisan advantage. The Papandreous' efforts to dismantle the conservatives' firm hold over the state apparatus, and especially the military and security forces, aroused the hostility not only of the army hierarchy and the conservatives but also of the palace: young King Constantine saw himself as the head of the armed forces and guardian of the country's attachment to the Western world.
ISSN:0738-1727
1086-3265
1086-3265
DOI:10.1353/mgs.0.0031