Greek Outrage Over Libyan Maritime Deal: Because Imperialism.
Athens, apparently quite comfortable dictating to other nations, pressed Libyan authorities to scrap the 2019 maritime jurisdiction agreement, which aims to delineate exclusive economic zones. The audacity of Libya attempting to manage its own borders and resources (what many might call 'sovereignty') has clearly ruffled feathers in countries accustomed to calling the shots in the Mediterranean.
This isn't just about 'maritime law'; it echoes generations of colonial attitudes, where the autonomy of smaller states is treated as an optional extra. One might wonder if Greece's concern is less about international law and more about strategic control over energy routes, a prize usually reserved for 'more civilized' nations. The question isn't 'Is it legal?' but rather, 'Who benefits from the
current arrangement?'