Greece became a NATO member on 18 February 1952, together with Türkiye
Background
Greece joined NATO on 18 February 1952, alongside Türkiye. NATO says extending security to south-eastern Europe was strategically important at the time. Membership helped curb communist influence in a country recovering from civil war. Greece was part of the early Cold War effort to reinforce NATO's southern flank.
Joined NATO:
18 February 1952
Joined alongside:
Türkiye
Why it matters for exams: Accession years of countries to NATO and the EU are staple international-organisation questions.
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