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49 years since the restoration of democracy in Greece

Earlier this week Greece celebrated 49 years since the restoration of democracy after seven years of military dictatorship. With the return of democracy, Greece began a new period of stability, one anchored in the West. This was evident a few years later when Greece joined the European Union. Since then, Greece has proven its democratic resilience time and again, especially in the midst of the decade-long financial crisis in the previous decade. Harris Mylonas, an associate professor of political science and international affairs at the George Washington Elliott School of International Affairs and the producer of the groundbreaking documentary about Andreas Papandreou and PASOK, “Searching for Andreas: Political Leadership in Times of Crisis”, joins Thanos Davelis to look at this historic moment and explore its legacy today.

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

The Day Democracy Was Restored in Greece After the Junta

Wildfire in Greece triggers explosions at an ammunition depot and the relocation of fighter jets

US Senator Menendez says he has not changed opposition to Turkey F-16 sale

US Senator calls for assurances for Greece, Cyprus in any upgrade of Turkish F-16s

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