Greece, as the country with the largest naval fleet, will participate with one frigate in the multinational Operation ''Prosperity Guardian'' along with 10 countries (USA, UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, UK, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Norway, Seychelles and Spain) to free navigation in the Red Sea - Gulf of Aden area from Houthi rebels in Western Yemen, writes Lt. Gen. α. Constantine Kusantas, in a new statement in his new editorial.
It should be noted that Mr. Kusantas has served at the NATO Rapid Reaction Force Headquarters in Spain - Valencia as Assistant Chief of Staff at the rank of Brigadier General and holds two Masters in International Security (Plymouth) and International Relations (Brussels).
Military Diplomacy, in the context of our national interests and our country's contribution to the implementation of allied initiatives for international security, is carried out by members of the Armed Forces participating around the world.
The mighty Greek Armed Forces, with armaments3.82% of GDP in 2021 and 3.76% in 2022, have as their basic mission to ensure extensive deterrence of the challenges of our eastern neighbor with the continuous operational readiness and capability.
However, the participation of our Armed Forces in EU and NATO peacekeeping missions under the UN can only bring operational benefits, as they gain capability, training and experience in crisis and war conditions in multinational operations during peacekeeping and security missions.
For this reason, the selection and promotion criteria for senior and senior officers in particular should be differentiated by the Ministry of Defence by giving significant weight to the criterion 'participation in peacekeeping or security missions in times of crisis and war'.
The excellent members of the Armed Forces who are educationally and professionally up to their mission, understanding the geopolitical developments, promote Greek interests internationally in the best way.
