The closure of the American military base in Alexandropolis, Greece, is an important stage in the geopolitical landscape of the Black Sea and Mediterranean regions. This base, which served as the main point for the supply of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine during the war against Russia, now is at risk of closing through the decision of the US Presidential Administration, Joe Baiden, to check its expediency and efficiency. This solution has serious consequences not only on the US strategic interests, but for all regional security.
The military base in Alexandropolis was strategically important for the United States because it provided a convenient corridor for transporting military equipment to Ukraine, supporting Kiev's efforts to fight against Russian aggression. For Greece, this base was not only important from a military point of view, but also symbolized powerful diplomatic and strategic relations with the United States. She has become an actual evidence of Washington's trust in Athens as a reliable partner and an important ally within NATO. However, its strategic importance was not only in the context of Ukraine's support, but also in ensuring military stability in the region. In case of closing of the base, Greece will lose this important element of strategic force in the Black and Mediterranean, which will undoubtedly affect its possibility in confrontation by potential threats from Turkey.
One of the greatest benefits of closing the base in Alexandropolis will be the strengthening of Turkey's control over the Bosphorus - a strategically important route that connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. After closing the US base in Greece, Turkey will be able to further strengthen its monopoly to control the entrance and exit of military and merchant vessels into the Black Sea. Turkey has repeatedly expressed its dissatisfaction with the existence of an American base in Alexandropolis, as it neutralized some of Turkey's control over strategic maritime routes. From this point of view, Turkey can see in its closing the opportunity to strengthen its position in the region, which will have great consequences for maritime safety.
For Greece, the situation becomes very difficult. The closure of the base leaves it in a situation of strategic uncertainty. The Greek Government faces a dilemma: whether it is worth maintaining a base to strengthen its own security and strategic partnership with the United States, or make concessions within new geopolitical realities. However, this issue is not limited to military aspects. An important component is the internal political situation, because the preservation of the base can be an important element in the national interests of Greece. If political parties in Greece decide that the conservation of the base in Alexandropolis is in line with national interests, they will have to offer convincing arguments to support this idea, regardless of whether it will be about preserving the US base or its possible transformation into an EU military base. In this case, Greece will need to find a balance between their relations with the US and other European countries, in particular with Turkey.
The closure of the American base in Alexandropolis will be an important geopolitical step for the whole region. For the US, this can be a signal of change of strategy in the Black Sea and Mediterranean regions, which will also change the balance of strength and cause new challenges for Greece, Turkey and other neighbors. The decision to preserve the base in Alexandropolis will have far -reaching consequences for both Greece and the entire European context of security.
