Aspects of Greek-American relations on the eve of the Truman Doctrine

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the policy of the United States
towards Greece, and at the same time analyse the reasons which led the American government to take a more active role in Greek affairs. Moreover, an
attempt will be made to show the grave problems which Greece was faced
with. Greece’s problem was due to a combination ofgreat internal weaknesses and external pressures. The slow recovery of her economy was largely the
result of political instability and strife, as well as to Greek government’s ineptness and lack of courage in dealing with the economic and financial questions.