Greece, Turkey Amassing Arms; Some Fear They Will Be Used in Balkan Wars

From: The Washington Post | Date: September 30, 1993| Author: | Copyright information

Greece and Turkey are engaged in a massive arms buildup with the support of the United States and other Western allies even though some experts fear it could escalate their ancient rivalry and possibly embroil them in the Balkan conflict.

The two NATO members, which have clashed in the past over Cyprus and the Aegean Sea, have emerged in the past year as two of the world's biggest arms purchasers as they strive to modernize their military forces while preserving a rough balance of power.

At the same time, both countries have been able to acquire enormous quantities of heavy offensive weaponry ...

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