Greece is “a leader in counterterrorism” and “an example for other countries to follow,” according to the US State Department, which credits Athens with demonstrating exceptional resolve in confronting far-left and anarchist terrorism.
Speaking to Kathimerini, a State Department spokesperson explained why Secretary of State Marco Rubio placed particular emphasis on Greece during his recent remarks at a ministerial conference on the resurgence of political terrorism.
According to the spokesperson, governments around the world, including the United States, had for years underestimated the threat posed by far-left political terrorism. Greece, by contrast, demonstrated determination and effectiveness in confronting the threat even when other countries failed to fully recognize its seriousness.
“Secretary Rubio observed that many governments around the world, including the United States government, have had a ‘blind spot’ regarding far-left political terrorism. Greece, however, has demonstrated great strength and resolve in confronting this threat, even when other countries underestimated it. Greece is a leader in counterterrorism and an example for other countries to follow in combating this threat” the spokesperson said.
