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The Hellenic American Leadership Council

A podcast on Greece, Cyprus and the region brought to you by The Hellenic American Leadership Council and Kathimerini. Hosted by Thanos Davelis.

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#1393
June 6 · 1 hr
Middle East conflict, Cypriot elections, and a controversial tourism project in Albania
Aaron David Miller, Nektaria Stamouli, and Yannis Papadopoulos join Thanos Davelis to explore the wider ramifications of the ongoing war with Iran and the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon, look at the latest parliamentary elections in Cyprus, and turn our attention to an evolving story in Albania, where a planned billion dollar tourist project is at the heart of controversy and protests that has had a spillover effect into Greek-Albanian relations. Taking us to our “I am HALC” segment, we highlighti
#1392
May 30 · 59 min
Erdogan tightens his grip on Turkey
Ayla Jean Yackley, Henri Barkey, Ambassador Marc Pierini, and Aya Burweila join Thanos Davelis this week as we break down the latest crackdown on Turkey’s opposition and its wider ramifications for Turkish democracy and the West, while looking into what Turkey is up to in Libya, where it's looking to expand its influence.
#1391
May 23 · 1 hr 3 min
Greek politics is shaking up as the country inches toward elections
Tom Ellis, Nick Malkoutzis, Yiannis Mouzakis, and John Psaropoulos join Thanos Davelis as we break down everything you need to know with Greece inching toward elections, including the new parties being formed, the challenges facing the the government, and key issues set to dominate the political debate like inflation and foreign policy concerns.
#1390
May 16 · 58 min
Turkey raises tensions with "Blue Homeland" legislation
Kostas Ifantis, Ryan Gingeras, Endy Zemenides, Sinan Ciddi, and Vassilis Nedos join Thanos Davelis this week as we explore what’s at stake in the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean should Turkey move forward with its provocative “Blue Homeland” legislation, and what the discovery of a Ukrainian naval drone in Greek waters means for Greece and the region.
#1389
May 9 · 1 hr 1 min
From NATO to "Clash Report": Transatlantic tensions and Turkey's global media operation
Max Bergmann, Maria Demertzis, and Eitan Fischberger join Thanos Davelis as we break down what message President Trump's announcement that the US is withdrawing troops from Europe sends, whether we should prepare for another US-EU trade war, and look at who is behind Clash Report - which was unmasked as a Turkish media operation with connections to President Erdogan's inner circle - and why it matters.
#1388
May 2 · 1 hr 3 min
Cyprus and the future of Europe
Konstantinos Letymbiotis, Ian Lesser, and Alexis Papachelas join Thanos Davelis this week as we break down the key takeaways from the EU leaders summit in Cyprus, including the debate around Article 42.7. In addition, we discuss French President Emanuel Macron’s visit to Cyprus and Greece, a visit that raised important questions about Europe’s future and its geopolitical role.
#1387
April 26 · 1 hr 6 min
Turkey–Israel tensions, Tom Barrack's Middle East agenda, and what it means for Greece
Sinan Ciddi, Henri Barkey, and Vassilis Nedos join Thanos Davelis as we look into this escalating war of words in the Eastern Mediterranean between Turkey and Israel, break down how US Ambassador Tom Barrack is effectively pursuing his own Middle East policy that’s undermining US interests, and discuss the wider impact of these developments for Greece. We wrap up with a focus on Bill Matsikoudis in our "I am HALC" segment.
#1386
April 17 · 54 min
A turning point for Europe? Hungary's election and the end of the Orban era
Steven Erlanger, Simon Nixon, Jennifer McCoy, and Nick Malkoutzis join Thanos Davelis as we look at Hungary’s landmark election, breaking down what it means for Europe and for the war in Ukraine, the message it sends to those concerned about democratic backsliding in the West, and what takeaways there are for Greece as the country inches toward national elections next year.
#1385
April 10 · 1 hr
Is NATO's future in doubt, and what does this mean for Greece?
James Lindsay and Ino Afentouli join Thanos Davelis as we break down whether NATO's future is in doubt after President Trump's comments slamming the alliance, why matters in a world of increasing great power rivalry, what’s at stake for the US, and why it’s critical for Greece. We also look at the 200 year anniversary of the heroic exodus of the Greeks from the city of Messolonghi during the Greek War of Independence with Professor Alexander Kitroeff. Finally, we're
#1384
April 3 · 1 hr
Is the future of Christians in the Middle East in doubt?
Vicky Hartzler, Nadine Maenza, Vassilis Nedos, and Alexia Kalaitzi join Thanos Davelis as we look into USCIRF’s 2026 report and Turkey’s problematic record on religious freedom, the plight of Christians in Syria in the wake of another attack on this vulnerable community, and how Greece is working to ensure that the protection of Christian populations in the Middle East remains on the agenda.
#1383
March 27 · 58 min
Greece braces for the economic fallout from the Iran crisis
Nikos Vettas, John Psaropoulos, and Yiannis Tsakalos join Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at how the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is impacting Greece’s overall economic outlook, what steps the government is taking in response to this crisis, and what this could mean for Greece’s tourism sector as tourists factor wider global uncertainty into their travel plans. In our "I am HALC" segment, we're putting the spotlight on Jonathan Vasdekas, an original member of HALC's Leadership 2030

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