Greek-Turkish relations are going through a peculiar crisis, which is sometimes characterized by an escalation of tension and sometimes by an increased willingness to cooperate between the two countries. Exploratory talks have not yet yielded results, nor is it certain that such a thing will ever happen. 

The author of this book, being aware of this fact, deals with timeless issues, also addressing crucial issues that will determine the future course of Greek-Turkish relations. These are problems that trouble us, and will continue to trouble us, as long as both sides of the Aegean remain inflexible in their positions and refuse to adopt realistic positions, which are the only ones that can get us out of the current impasse.