Filtra per genere
The Greek Current
- 1030 - Greek aid to Ukraine in the spotlight
The Financial Times recently reported that Greece and some other EU countries have been under pressure to send more aid to Ukraine, specifically air defense systems. Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to break down this story and look at the different ways Athens has supported and continues to support Kyiv.
Thu, 2 May 2024 - 11min - 1029 - The US reluctance to call Turkey’s presence in Cyprus an occupation
Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, joins Thanos Davelis to argue that it's time for the State Department to finally recognize Turkey’s presence in Cyprus as an occupation, a move that will only strengthen America’s position in the region.
Wed, 1 May 2024 - 12min - 1028 - An ocean of potential: Greece, the US, and the Our Ocean conference
The State Department’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Ocean, Fisheries and Polar Affairs Dr. Mahlet Mesfin joins Thanos Davelis to look back at the key takeaways from the Our Ocean conference in Athens, and explore how protecting the oceans is a space where the US and Greece can expand their already strong ties.
Wed, 1 May 2024 - 13min - 1027 - Why Erdogan called off his White House visit
Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of the risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis to look into why Turkish President Erdogan called off his upcoming May visit to the White House and what message it sends about the US-Turkey relationship and Ankara’s broader ties with the West.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 10min - 1026 - Elections in North Macedonia put EU and ties with Greece, Bulgaria in the spotlight
Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition and Politico’s Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Wednesday’s election in North Macedonia, and its broader implications for the country’s relations with its neighbors and its EU aspirations.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 10min - 1025 - Has Erdogan canceled his White House visit?
Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent covering major stories on the Middle East and North Africa, including Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to get to the bottom of the rumors around whether Erdogan’s White House visit was cancelled or not.
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 11min - 1024 - 109 years since the Armenian Genocide: Is history repeating itself?
With commemorations of the Armenian Genocide taking place across the world, there is a renewed fear that the lessons of “Never Again” have been forgotten following Azerbaijan’s attack on Nagorno Karabakh and its continued threats. Aram Hamparian, the Executive Director of the Armenian National Committee of America, joins Thanos Davelis to talk about the threats facing Armenians in the Caucasus today, and to look at what steps the US can take to give meaning to the words “Never Again”.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 12min - 1023 - Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme
Nikos Roussanoglou, a journalist with 23 years of experience at Kathimerini covering the economy, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what the new changes to Greece's Golden Visa scheme will mean for investors and for the government's effort to tackle the country’s housing crisis.
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 10min - 1022 - The 'spectacular turnaround' in investments in Greece
With investments in Greece on the rise, Michael Arghyrou, the head of the Council of Economic Advisors for Greece’s Finance Ministry, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how these investments are transforming Greece’s economy, and to bust some of the myths around investments in Greece.
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 14min - 1021 - Greece's economic rebound and the challenges ahead
Since emerging from its international bailouts and a decade-long economic crisis, the Greek economy is now surging. Despite the positive outlook, many Greeks are still struggling from the crisis. Nikos Vettas, the General Director of the Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research and Professor of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this economic rebound and explore the challenges ahead.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 11min - 1020 - Greece plans defense system like Israel’s Iron Dome
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s defense and diplomatic editor, joins Thanos Davelis to explore Defense Minister Nikos Dendias' plan for a defense system for Greece similar to Israel's Iron Dome, discuss the view from Athens following Iran’s attack on Israel, and look at the key takeaways from the EU summit on Cyprus.
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 11min - 1019 - From California to Mount Olympus and Greece's seas
Thanos Davelis caught up with Larry Notheis, the Chief Deputy Director at the California Conservation Corps, on the sidelines of the “Our Ocean” conference in Athens to look at how the California Conservation Corps model can be applied in Greece, and how these partnerships can make a difference in protecting the oceans, preventing and fighting wildfires, and more.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 10min - 1018 - Looking at the Greek financial crisis through Schäuble’s memoirs
The memoirs of former German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble were recently released in Germany. As expected, Greece features heavily. Xenia Kounalaki, a journalist and weekly columnist at Kathimerini, which acquired exclusive rights of publishing excerpts from the book in Greek, joins Thanos Davelis for an inside look into the Greek financial crisis through the lens of one of its main protagonists.
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 12min - 1017 - Visiting the oracle: Delphi Economic Forum IX
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to recap the main takeaways from last week’s Delphi Economic Forum in Greece, where HALC had an important presence, leading discussions on the role of the diaspora, the importance of Cyprus, the Middle East post October 7th, and the future direction of American foreign policy.
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 13min - 1016 - Planned flotilla from Turkey to Gaza could spark a new crisis
Rich Goldberg, a senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies with a deep expertise in sanctions policy who previously served on the White House NSC, joins Thanos Davelis to look at why we need to be paying attention to this new flotilla set to depart Turkey for Gaza, which has the potential to spark a diplomatic crisis.
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 13min - 1015 - The ISIS resurgence in Syria and Turkey's role in it
Nadine Maenza, the President of the IRF Secretariat, a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center, and the previous chair of USCIRF, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what a resurgent ISIS means for the region, particularly in the autonomous zone in north east Syria, and break down why we need to put the spotlight on Turkey’s role in this ISIS comeback.
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 11min - 1014 - Greece to protect its seas with two new marine parks
Giorgos Lialios, a journalist at Kathimerini covering issues related to the environment, joins Thanos Davelis to talk about the new marine parks Greece is creating, look into the upcoming Our Oceans Conference, and more.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 10min - 1013 - Turkey, Israel, and Erdogan's post-election challenges
Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to look at why Turkish President Erdogan is taking steps to restrict exports to Israel now, and break down how this fits into the broader post-election narrative after the oppositions sweeping victory on March 31st.
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 12min - 1012 - Thucydides, NATO, and the new era of great power politics
What can Thucydides tell us about our world today? Professor Andrew Novo, a scholar of ancient and modern Mediterranean history and strategic studies, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the lessons we should take away from Thucydides in a new era of great power politics.
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 - 10min - 1011 - Cyprus calls for EU help amid migration crisis
Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition and Politico’s Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the migration crisis unfolding in Cyprus, and look at how it is impacting the agenda ahead of the European elections.
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 - 09min - 1010 - How Greece is overhauling its wildfire response plans ahead of the summer
With wildfires already breaking out in Greece, Derek Gatopoulos, a correspondent for the Associated Press who has been covering news in Greece for more than 25 years, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how Greece is looking to overhaul its wildfire response in preparation for this summer’s wildfire season.
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 - 09min - 1009 - The far-right in Greece - A rising threat ahead of EU elections?
Dr. Georgios Samaras, an assistant professor of public policy at King’s College London, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the rise of Greek Solution and the far right in Greece, breaking down what this could mean for Greek politics ahead of European elections in June.
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 - 13min - 1008 - Greece's visa program for Turkish visitors and the ongoing efforts to maintain calm in the Aegean
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look into a special visa program Greece launched for Turkish visitors who arrive on Greece’s islands, and explore where it fits into ongoing efforts to maintain calm in the Aegean.
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 - 13min - 1007 - Turkey's opposition stuns Erdogan with historic win in local elections
Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent covering major stories on the Middle East and North Africa, including Turkey, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the results from Sunday’s municipal elections in Turkey, what this historic defeat means for Erdogan, and look at whether the opposition’s resurgence can now reshape Turkey’s national politics.
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 - 15min - 1006 - Is Erdogan's invite to the White House a diplomatic win?
Alan Makovsky, veteran Turkey analyst and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins Thanos Davelis to examine how Turkish President Erdogan finally snagged an invite to the White House, and look into what message this move sends about the Biden administration’s approach to Turkey in the wake of the Sweden NATO saga.
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 12min - 1005 - Quest for an antique reveals Thessaloniki's multilayered past
Sean Mathews, a Greece based journalist covering the broader region, and George Manginis, the academic director at the Benaki Museum, join Thanos Davelis to break down how the search for an antique can give us insight into Thessaloniki's rich history, and look at how current efforts to shine a light on the city's past cosmopolitanism are increasingly important in a changing region.
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 13min - 1004 - Can changes in higher education turn Greece into a global education hub?
David Horner, the President of the American College of Greece, the oldest and largest US accredited college or university in Europe, joins Thanos Davelis to share his perspectives on the latest bill passed by Greek parliament on higher education and private universities and the potential for Greece to serve as a global educational hub.
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 12min - 1003 - 50 years after the Metapolitefsi: What lessons does it hold for democracy?
Alexis Papachelas, Kathimerini’s Editor in Chief, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss why this year's 50th anniversary of the restoration of democracy in Greece, or the Metapolitefsi, is important not just for understanding the country’s history, but also to learn from its lessons, especially at a time when we see democracy under threat across the world.
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 11min - 1002 - Lord Byron and the Greek Revolution
Professor Roderick Beaton, a historian and author of the books Byron’s War: Romantic Rebellion, Greek Revolution, Greece: Biography of a Modern Nation, and The Greeks: A Global History, joins Thanos Davelis to celebrate Greek independence day by looking into Lord Byron’s important contributions to the Greek cause and his wider legacy 200 years after his death for the Greek cause.
Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 11min - 1001 - Focus on Cyprus: From President Biden's letter to Greek Independence Day celebrations
This past week Washington’s attention has been on Cyprus and the humanitarian corridor from Gaza, from President Biden’s letter thanking President Christodoulides, to the National Security Council’s chief of staff visiting Cyprus. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest on these key developements on Cyprus, and provides a look ahead at the upcoming Greek Independence Day celebrations.
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 11min - 1000 - Why NATO's tolerance of Turkey's occupation of Cyprus weakens its case on Ukraine
Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis to explain why NATO’s 50 year tolerance of Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus weakens its case on Ukraine.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 09min - 999 - Erdogan says all of Cyprus could have been Turkish
Constantinos Filis, the Director of the Institute of Global Affairs and an associate professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss Erdogan’s latest outbursts in which he stated that if Turkish troops hadn’t stopped in 1974, then all of Cyprus would be Turkish today.
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 10min - 998 - Elections, inflation, and Erdogan's economic policy agenda
Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis to look at how the upcoming municipal elections are impacting Turkey’s economic policies, and whether we should expect a shift in policy from Turkish President Erdogan following the elections.
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 10min - 997 - The rise of Greek Solution, the far right, and European elections
Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English edition, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the rise of the far right and the nationalist Greek Solution, and what it could mean for Prime Minister Mitsotakis, New Democracy, and Greece’s broader political scene ahead of European elections in a few months.
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 12min - 996 - Why local elections could be critical for Turkey's political future
Ayla Jean Yackley, an Istanbul-based journalist covering Turkey with stories in The Financial Times, Politico, and other major outlets, joins Thanos Davelis to look at why we should be paying attention to Turkey’s upcoming elections, which could be critical for the country’s politics - from the ruling party to the opposition.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 12min - 995 - The Greek debt crisis and President Obama's foreign policy
Katerina Sokou, who holds the research fellowship at ELIAMEP on “Greek-American Relations” and who covered the Greek crisis from Washington, DC as a correspondent for Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to break down how the Greek debt crisis provides a case study into the Obama foreign policy doctrine - the focus of her recent in-depth report for ELIAMEP - and underscores Europe’s continuing importance for Washington, DC.
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 14min - 994 - Egypt and the concerns in Athens and the EU over migration
Greek Migration Minister Dimitris Kairidis joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the €7.4 billion aid package Egypt is set to receive from the EU to not only shore up the country’s economy, but also curb migration. We look at why the deal is vital for Egypt, Europe, and Greece, and also explore the broader debate around migration and asylum, that also focuses on the urgent need for migrants for the Greek and European economies.
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 14min - 993 - A new approach to the Western Balkans? Bosnia, the EU and the US
The European Commission is set to recommend that the EU open accession talks with Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite lingering ethnic divisions in the Western Balkan country. At the same time, US Special Representative to the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar is also in the region. Prof. James Ker-Lindsay, who has written extensively on the EU, the Balkans, and Southeast Europe, joins Thanos Davelis to break down these latest developments.
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 10min - 992 - Are we seeing a new momentum in US-Turkey ties?
Expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the recent visits to the US by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, and look at whether these signal what some are calling a new momentum in US-Turkey ties in the wake of the Sweden NATO saga.
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 12min - 991 - Cyprus' central role in the Gaza humanitarian corridor
Konstantinos Letymbiotis, the Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Cyprus, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the humanitarian sea corridor to Gaza and Cyprus’ central role in it.
Sat, 9 Mar 2024 - 09min - 990 - Mitsotakis' visit to Ukraine and Greece's efforts to support Kyiv
On Wednesday a Russian missile struck a few hundred meters from where Greece’s Prime Minister Mitsotakis was meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy. Ambassador Spiros Lambridis, Greece’s special envoy for Ukraine, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this incident, the significance of Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ recent visit to Ukraine, and look into Greece’s overall efforts to support Kyiv.
Fri, 8 Mar 2024 - 15min - 989 - Is Albania's Rama burning bridges with Greece in the Beleri case?
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the Albanian court's decision to sentence Fredi Beleri to 2 years in prison, and look at what this decision - which is widely seen as political - tells us about the direction Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama is taking the country, from the rule of law to its relations with Greece.
Thu, 7 Mar 2024 - 11min - 988 - China's Belt and Road Initiative and its risks for Europe and the US
Josh Birenbaum, the deputy director of the Center on Economic and Financial Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Thanos Davelis to look at where China's Belt and Road Initiative is today, why Europe and Washington should still be concerned about it, and what tools are available to counter Beijing - from the DFC to the proposed IMEC corridor.
Wed, 6 Mar 2024 - 11min - 987 - Turkey revives plan to convert Chora Church into mosque
In 2020 Turkey’s government changed the status of Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque. Now, Ankara is looking to repeat this with another important UNESCO World Heritage site, Chora Church. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou joins Thanos Davelis to look at why preserving Chora Church is important, and break down how the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom can take action - including visiting Turkey and the occupied territories of Cyprus.
Tue, 5 Mar 2024 - 17min - 986 - Senate puts F-16 sale and US-Turkey ties in the spotlight
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down Thursday's debate in the Senate on the Turkey F-16 deal initiated by Senator Rand Paul, the message it sends about US-Turkey ties, and more.
Sat, 2 Mar 2024 - 13min - 985 - SYRIZA and Greece's center left: Crisis and the challenge of unity
Political scientist and expert Panos Koliastasis joins Thanos Davelis to look at this ongoing crisis in SYRIZA and the broader center left, while breaking down the latest polls and the message they send ahead of European elections.
Fri, 1 Mar 2024 - 11min - 984 - Why Egypt is keeping officials in the US and Europe up at night
Alexis Papachelas, Kathimerini’s editor in chief, joins Thanos Davelis to look at why there is good reason to worry about Egypt in Washington, Brussels, and Athens as the crisis in the Middle East threatens the stability of one of the most important countries in the region.Why
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - 09min - 983 - A way home for the 'Lost Children of Greece'
In late December a petition was launched titled “Nostos for Greek Adoptees,” asking the Greek state to recognize some 4,000 Greek-born adoptees from the post-war era - the so-called Lost Children of Greece. Dr. Mary Cardaras joins Thanos Davelis to tell the story of the "Lost Children", and look at what steps can be taken from Athens to bring them back to their roots.
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - 14min - 982 - Greece's record year for tourism and concerns about sustainability
Georgia Nakou, a features editor at MacroPolis, a specialist website focused on political and economic analysis of Greek affairs, joins Thanos Davelis to break down Greece's record year for tourism last year, the causes for concern amid questions of sustainability, and the government’s response.
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 11min - 981 - Farmer protests in Greece and political turmoil in SYRIZA
Iliana Magra, a journalist with Kathimerini who covered the farmers’ protests in Athens and the SYRIZA convention that has now raised the prospects of a fresh leadership race within the party months after Stefanos Kasselakis was elected, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis from Athens.
Sat, 24 Feb 2024 - 11min - 980 - History in the making as Alexandroupoli FSRU receives first shipment of U.S. LNG
On February 18th the floating storage regasification unit in Alexandroupoli received its first test shipment of U.S. liquefied natural gas. In other energy news, it looks like decision time has come for hydrocarbon surveys off Crete. Dr. Theodoros Tsakiris, an associate professor of geopolitics and energy policy at the University of Nicosia, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what these developments mean for Greece and the region.
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 12min - 979 - Is European defense becoming a necessity?
With a resurgent Russia on one side, and a US that is sending mixed signals about its commitment to NATO and European defense, does Europe need a back-up plan? Max Bergmann, the director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the Stuart Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies at CSIS, joins Thanos Davelis too break down why European defense is likely becoming a necessity.
Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 13min - 978 - Are Turkey and Egypt turning a "new leaf" in their relations?
Expert Constantinos Filis, the Director of the Institute of Global Affairs and an associate professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss Erdogan’s latest visit to Egypt, whether Cairo is really ready to mend fences, and what these developments mean for the broader region.
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 12min - 977 - Focus on Greece: From the strategic dialogue with the US to the letter of assurances
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the latest important developments from Washington, DC, including the US-Greece Strategic Dialogue, the Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean forum, and a breaking report on a letter from the State Department to Congress implying the same of F-16s to Turkey has conditions.
Tue, 20 Feb 2024 - 15min - 976 - Greece passes landmark marriage equality bill
Nikos Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author who has reported extensively on the marriage equality bill, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Greece's approval of the landmark bill, and the ripple effects it is having beyond the country’s borders.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 13min - 975 - Is global democracy on the ballot in 2024? What's at stake for the US and Greece
2024 will see billions of people head to the polls, including in the US, and many have asked if global democracy is on the ballot. William Antholis, the director and CEO of UVA’s Miller Center of Public Affairs, joins Thanos Davelis to look at these upcoming elections, with a focus on the US, and break down what’s at stake for the US and democracies around the world, including Greece.
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 14min - 974 - Spotlight on Greece, Cyprus, and the East Med in DC
Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English edition, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the main takeaways from HALC, Kathimerini English Edition, and the Delphi Economic Forum's 5th Southeast Europe and Eastern Mediterranean conference in Washington, DC.
Thu, 15 Feb 2024 - 14min - 973 - From "problem" to "solution": Cyprus as a strategic partner
Evangelos Savva, the Ambassador of Cyprus to the United States, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss how Cyprus has moved from being viewed solely as a problem to becoming part of the solution to key regional challenges, and look at whether the country's growing regional relevance can help solve the Cyprus problem.
Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 14min - 972 - US-Greece relations and the 5th Strategic Dialogue
Greece’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the key takeaways from this 5th Strategic Dialogue, and highlight what it means for the bilateral relationship. We also look at Greece’s effort to obtain a seat as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, and ongoing talks with Turkey.
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 12min - 971 - Now is not the time to reward Erdogan
Erdogan finally approved Sweden's NATO bid a few weeks ago. With the Biden administration green-lighting the F-16 sale in return, Washington now seems to be employing a new approach of positive reinforcement with Ankara. Given Turkey's track record, including playing host to Iranian and Russian leaders, expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to explain why now is not the time for Washington to reward Turkey’s Erdogan.
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 12min - 970 - Greek officials head to Washington with a full agenda
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Friday’s 5th US-Greece Strategic Dialogue in Washington, DC, and discuss the latest developments on the Cyprus issue.
Fri, 9 Feb 2024 - 14min - 969 - Greece's housing crisis and the Golden Visa scheme
Yiannis Mouzakis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, a political and economic analysis site that focuses on Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Greece’s housing crisis and the Golden Visa scheme, and explore whether it's time for Greece to rethink this scheme and take bold steps to address this crisis.
Thu, 8 Feb 2024 - 11min - 968 - A year after Turkey's devastating earthquakes
Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition and Politico’s Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss a recent trip with a team of international journalists to southeast Turkey that looked into the ways last year's devastating earthquakes continue to impact Turkey and the region.
Wed, 7 Feb 2024 - 11min - 967 - Is the return of the Parthenon Sculptures all but inevitable?
Nikos Efstathiou, who was just in London reporting on the latest developments over the Parthenon Sculptures for Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss sentiment in London around the issue, and break down why the return of the 2,500-year-old marble sculptures and reliefs seems all but inevitable.
Tue, 6 Feb 2024 - 11min - 966 - Under pressure? Mitsotakis faces farmer protests, student demonstrations, and the polls
Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, a political and economic analysis site that focuses on Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the ongoing farmer and student protests in Greece, efforts to pass a key marriage equality bill, and the latest polls, breaking down how these developments could impact the Mitsotakis government.
Sat, 3 Feb 2024 - 15min - 965 - Greece and the EU naval operation in the Red Sea
Greece is set to serve as the headquarters of the EU naval operation in the Red Sea against Iranian-backed Houthi militants, and has also proposed taking command of the mission at sea. Revecca Pedi, an associate professor of international relations at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest initiative from Athens and its significance.
Fri, 2 Feb 2024 - 09min - 964 - The standoff between Brussels and Hungary, aid to Ukraine, and the view from Greece
John Psaropoulos, an independent journalist based in Athens and Al Jazeera's Southeast Europe correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the stakes for Ukraine ahead of a crucial EU summit amid growing resistance from Hungary over aid to the war torn country. We also break down the view from Greece, with Prime Minister Mitsotakis reiterating this week that Athens remains committed to supporting Ukraine.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 13min - 963 - US policy in Syria and the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran
In a major escalation in the Middle East crisis, three US service members were killed and dozens more injured in a drone strike on the Syrian-Jordanian border by the Iranian-backed Islamic Resistance. Al-Monitor's Amberin Zaman joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this deadly attack, how it could impact the region, and what a potential US withdrawal from Syria would mean for America’s partners on the ground - the Syrian Kurds - and for the fight against ISIS.
Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 10min - 962 - Russia's attempts to split the Orthodox Church in Africa
Prof. George Demacopoulos joins Thanos Davelis to explore why Russia is trying to undermine the Patriarch of Alexandria and split the Orthodox Church in Africa, and explain why this should be viewed as part of a larger Russian project whereby Russia's President Vladimir Putin uses the church to advance his own global ambitions.
Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 10min - 961 - US green lights sale of F-35s to Greece
Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis from Athens as we discuss the Biden administration's Friday decision to formally inform Congress of its intention to proceed with a deal to sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to Greece, while looking at what this means for Greece and US-Greek relations.
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 - 13min - 960 - Sustainability and tourism in Greece's Cyclades islands
Yannis Palaiologos, a journalist at large with Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss how tourism and frantic development is impacting Greece’s most popular islands in the Cyclades, and look into the efforts of a relatively new initiative called the "Sustainable Cyclades" project, which aims to put a spotlight on these issues.
Fri, 26 Jan 2024 - 12min - 959 - The lessons from Erdogan's handling of Sweden's NATO bid
Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of International Relations at Lehigh University and Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the vote on Sweden in Turkey’s Parliament and look at the lessons US policymakers should walk away with from Erdogan’s handling of Sweden’s NATO accession.
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 12min - 958 - Greece's comeback and the demographic challenge
Nikos Konstandaras, a columnist for Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to break down how Greece, given the position it finds itself in today, has a unique window of opportunity to push key reforms forward that would go a long way toward tackling some of the key challenges the country is up against, particularly the demographic challenge.
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 13min - 957 - Is postal voting a step towards deepening Greek democracy?
On Monday Greece introduced a bill that would allow for voting by mail. Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English edition, joins Thanos Davelis to look into this latest step by the Mitsotakis government, and break down what it could mean for Greek democracy and for diaspora Greeks.
Tue, 23 Jan 2024 - 11min - 956 - Congress focuses on Cyprus as Mitsotakis prepares for US visit
Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the letter leaders of the Hellenic Caucus sent to President Biden calling on him to invite President Christodoulides to the White House to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, and provide a look ahead at Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ upcoming visit to New York and Chicago.
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 - 10min - 955 - Marriage equality bill rattle's Greece's political scene
Nikos Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the government's proposed marriage equality bill, look at how it's impacting Greece’s political scene, and touch on the broader public debate around the issue of marriage equality - including hate speech on social media platforms.
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 - 14min - 954 - Greece and the seemingly unstoppable rise of tourism
Professor Stathis Kalyvas joins Thanos Davelis to look at how the seemingly unstoppable rise of tourism is changing Greece, and what challenges this poses for the country in the coming years.
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 13min - 953 - Why Erdogan should not be rewarded with a White House visit
Expert Michael Rubin joins Thanos Davelis to break down why the US rewarding Erdogan with F-16s or a potential White House visit for approving Sweden's NATO membership - something that responsible governments would do without enticement - only encourages blackmail.
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - 10min - 952 - A new era for Greece's armed forces?
Greece’s Defense Minister Nikos Dendias recently outlined a new approach for how the Greek armed forces will be run, calling it “the armed forces of 2030”. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the key takeaways from his exclusive interview with Defense Minister Dendias, and give us an inside look at the changes Greece is looking to implement.
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - 15min - 951 - Why the US needs to play "hardball" with Turkey's Erdogan
Expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to break down why playing "hardball" with Turkey - setting clear parameters and enforcing them relentlessly - is the only way to defend US regional interests and stop Turkish President Erdogan’s mercurial and manipulative policies.
Sat, 13 Jan 2024 - 14min - 950 - Greece's vaccine policy sparks debate amid spike in Covid infections
Nektaria Stamouli, the deputy editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English Edition and Politico’s Eastern Mediterranean correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest move by the government to scrap all the fines imposed on the elderly who never got vaccinated against Covid-19, look at the reactions it has sparked, and break down how a new wave of infections is impacting the country.
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 - 08min - 949 - Prospects for Greek-Turkish relations in 2024
Ryan Gingeras, a professor in the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School and an expert on Turkish, Balkan, and Middle East history, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the prospects for Greek-Turkish relations in 2024, the role of Washington, and what to expect in US-Turkey ties as the year unfolds.
Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - 12min - 948 - The far-right on the rise ahead of EU elections in June
Alexandra Voudouri, Kathimerini's Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what’s at stake this year in the European-wide elections for European Parliament in June, and and break down whether the concerning growing support for the far-right we are seeing could turn into a political tsunami.
Tue, 9 Jan 2024 - 13min - 947 - Blinken meets with Mitsotakis in Greece
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the key takeaways from Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s latest visit to Greece, and explain why it is time to apply the Biden Administration’s domestic mantra - “Build back better” - to its foreign policy, particularly when it comes to the US-Greece relationship.
Tue, 9 Jan 2024 - 12min - 946 - What the US presidential elections could mean for Greece
Constantinos Filis, the Director of the Institute of Global Affairs and an associate professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what's at stake in 2024 as a record number of people head to the polls, including in the US this year, and break down what the US presidential elections could mean for Greece and the US-Greek relationship.
Fri, 5 Jan 2024 - 11min - 945 - Mitsotakis sets the tone for 2024 with mini cabinet reshuffle ahead of reforms
Tom Ellis, the editor in chief of Kathimerini’s English edition, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what's on Prime Minister Mitsotakis’ agenda for 2024, from the mini cabinet reshuffle he announced this week to passing key legislation that includes permitting non-state universities in Greece, allowing for postal voting, and legalizing same-sex marriage.
Thu, 4 Jan 2024 - 12min - 944 - The increasingly volatile crisis unfolding in the Red Sea
Bradley Bowman, the senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the big picture amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, including how this increasingly volatile crisis could impact the Eastern Mediterranean.
Wed, 3 Jan 2024 - 13min - 943 - Stuck in the middle: Washington's Turkey problem and Greece
Lena Argiri, the DC correspondent for ERT - Greece’s public broadcaster - and a contributor to Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis from Washington with the latest analysis on Sweden, Turkey and the US, and breaks down why Washington may not be able to afford delaying the sale of F-35s to Greece much longer.
Tue, 2 Jan 2024 - 08min - 942 - Greece and the Red Sea crisis
Expert Nikolas Katsimpras joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the Red Sea crisis, look at why it’s significant from Greece’s perspective, and break down why is it important that Athens plays an active role in this effort.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 09min - 941 - EU reaches "historic" deal on migration and asylum
Angeliki Dimitriadi, the head of the migration program at ELIAMEP, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the latest breakthrough on a new EU migration deal, and explore what it means for frontline states like Greece and Cyprus.
Fri, 22 Dec 2023 - 15min - 940 - F35s, Greece, and Washington's dysfunctional relationship with Turkey
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the HALC, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the efforts to press the Biden administration to move the F35 sale to Greece forward, and break down why progress in Greek-American relations should not be affected by the dysfunctional relationship between the US and Turkey.
Thu, 21 Dec 2023 - 12min - 939 - Greece: The top economic performer of 2023
For the second year in a row The Economist once again listed Greece as the top economic performer of the year out of a list of 35 countries. Alex Patelis, the chief economic adviser to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, joins Thanos Davelis to look at Greece’s economic performance over the last year, and break down why we should expect Greece’s economy to continue to outperform in 2024.
Tue, 19 Dec 2023 - 12min - 938 - From the Western Balkans to Ukraine: Is EU enlargement fashionable again?
Last week European leaders put the focus on EU enlargement, from the Western Balkans to Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia. Expert Dimitar Bechev joins Thanos Davelis to look at these latest developments, and break down why he believes there are no quick fixes for EU enlargement.
Mon, 18 Dec 2023 - 12min - 937 - Berlin, Athens, and the Beleri case
As EU leaders meet in Brussels this week, their focus is largely on Ukraine and its ties to the EU. In the buildup to the summit, however, the Western Balkans also caught their attention. This includes the case of Albania and the imprisoned mayor-elect of Himare Fredi Beleri, which has not only caused a rift in Greek-Albanian relations, but also between Athens and Berlin this week. Vassilis Nedos, Kathimerini’s diplomatic and defense editor, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis.
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 11min - 936 - Greek soccer goes behind closed doors amid crackdown on fan violence
All top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for the next two months, as the focus in Greece once again turns to cracking down on supporter violence following a series of violent incidents at matches. Nikos Efstathiou, an Athens based journalist and author, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the issue of fan violence in Greece, and look at the government’s latest efforts to crack down on it.
Thu, 14 Dec 2023 - 11min - 935 - How Greece slashed its unemployment rate
Yiannis Mouzakis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, a political and economic analysis site that focuses on Greece, joins Thanos Davelis to break down how Greece brought down its unemployment rate to under 10 percent, the lowest it's been since the onset of the economic crisis, and how it can keep this momentum going.
Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 12min - 934 - Is Erdogan's “transformation” vis-a-vis Greece genuine?
Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down whether Turkish President Erdogan's “transformation” vis-a-vis Greece is genuine, and explain why it’s important that the Greek public understand how the US factored into this transformation.
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 09min - 933 - Is it time to reconsider Turkey's NATO membership?
Is it time to reconsider Turkey’s NATO membership? Expert Sinan Ciddi joins Thanos Davelis to look at why this discussion needs to take place and explore how NATO members can deal with a country and leader in President Erdogan that seems devoted to undermining the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Sat, 9 Dec 2023 - 15min - 932 - Mitsotakis and Erdogan commit to "calm waters" in the Aegean
All eyes were on Athens on Thursday as Prime Minister Mitsotakis met with Turkey’s President Erdogan, with the two leaders reiterating their commitment to “calm waters” in the Aegean. John Psaropoulos, an independent journalist based in Athens and Al Jazeera’s Southeast Europe correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss the key takeaways from President Erdogan’s visit to Athens, including whether we are witnessing the beginning of a reset in relations after years of tensions.
Fri, 8 Dec 2023 - 13min - 931 - The Greeks of Egypt: A bridge between Europe and the Middle East
With diplomatic relations between Greece and Egypt deepening over the last years, there has been a renewed focus on the ties binding these two Mediterranean countries. One link that is back in the spotlight is the historic Greek community in Egypt. Steven Tagle and Professor Alexander Kitroeff join Thanos Davelis to look into this dynamic community and explore how their historical role as a bridge between Europe and the Middle East is all the more important today.
Thu, 7 Dec 2023 - 12min
Podcast simili a <nome>
- Conversations ABC listen
- Global News Podcast BBC World Service
- El Partidazo de COPE COPE
- Herrera en COPE COPE
- The Dan Bongino Show Cumulus Podcast Network | Dan Bongino
- Es la Mañana de Federico esRadio
- La Noche de Dieter esRadio
- Hondelatte Raconte - Christophe Hondelatte Europe 1
- Dateline NBC NBC News
- 財經一路發 News98
- La rosa de los vientos OndaCero
- Más de uno OndaCero
- La Zanzara Radio 24
- L'Heure Du Crime RTL
- El Larguero SER Podcast
- Nadie Sabe Nada SER Podcast
- SER Historia SER Podcast
- Todo Concostrina SER Podcast
- 安住紳一郎の日曜天国 TBS RADIO
- アンガールズのジャンピン[オールナイトニッポンPODCAST] ニッポン放送
- 辛坊治郎 ズーム そこまで言うか! ニッポン放送
- 飯田浩司のOK! Cozy up! Podcast ニッポン放送
- 吳淡如人生實用商學院 吳淡如
- 武田鉄矢・今朝の三枚おろし 文化放送PodcastQR