In Greece too, back in 1967 (and the counter-coup of '73 which led indirectly to the invasion of Cyprus by the Turks). Bill Clinton even formally apologized for the support of the US to the military junta. Our government at the time was a centrist one and more leaning to the right, than the left, at that. It is unclear whether the coup was instigated or encouraged by the US, but it was clearly supported by it, and the counter-coup even more so.

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Nikos Papakonstantinou
Nikos Papakonstantinou

Written by Nikos Papakonstantinou

It’s time to ponder the reality of our situation and the situation of our reality.

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