Greek lawmaker and international law professor Angelos Syrigos discussed Turkey’s ambitions regarding its maritime boundaries with Syria and Cyprus during a recent interview. He emphasized that Turkey claims rights over areas traditionally associated with Cyprus, raising concerns about regional tensions. The European Union’s limited ability to intervene in border matters was highlighted, along with the potential pressure that European states might exert on the new Syrian government. Syrigos also touched on the implications for Kurdish populations and the American military presence in the region.