Greece and Turkey: A Tumultuous Relationship
A Historical Perspective
Relations between Greece and Turkey have been characterized by both cooperation and conflict since the 1830s, when Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. A new era began in 1999 with the signing of the Zurich Agreement, which established a framework for cooperation between the two countries.
The Aegean Dispute
Despite this cooperation, the two countries have been embroiled in a long-standing dispute over the Aegean Sea. The dispute includes six main issues: territorial waters, airspace, the continental shelf, the delineation of the exclusive economic zones, the exploitation of natural resources, and the status of the islets in the Aegean.
The dispute has led to several military confrontations between the two countries, including a brief naval war in 1996.
Recent Developments
In recent years, there have been some signs of improvement in relations between Greece and Turkey. The two countries have held high-level talks and have established a number of confidence-building measures.
However, the dispute over the Aegean Sea remains a major obstacle to full normalization of relations.
Conclusion
The relationship between Greece and Turkey is a complex one, marked by both cooperation and conflict. The two countries have made some progress in recent years, but the dispute over the Aegean Sea continues to be a major obstacle to full normalization of relations. 
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