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Aegean dispute

The Aegean dispute involves disagreements between Greece and Turkey over territorial and maritime rights in the Aegean Sea. Key issues include boundary delimitation, airspace, and rights to natural resources like oil and gas. Both countries have overlapping claims, leading to tension and military concerns. Greece emphasizes its longstanding borders and protections, while Turkey questions some of Greece's territorial extent and navigation rights. Efforts at diplomatic negotiations aim to resolve these disputes peacefully, but disagreements persist, reflecting broader historical and national interests in this strategically vital region.