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Mustapha Kemal’s army entered Smyrna on September 9th, 1922. By September 22nd, Smyrna was unrecognizable. The Great Fire — lit by Turkish forces — swept through the city and burned the Greek and Armenian quarters to the ground, marking the end of a Greek presence in Asia Minor that dates back to Homer. Giles Milton, a historian and the author of Paradise Lost: Smyrna 1922, joins us to discuss...

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What should you look for when choosing the college that's right for you? We examine college rankings, higher education in the US and in Greece, and more with expert Paul Glastris. Paul is the editor in chief of the Washington Monthly and the co-author of the book The Other College Guide. He is also a regular commentator on the BBC, and has been a guest commentator on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, the...

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Greek-American expert Harry Kazianis joins the Greek Current to share his insight on North Korea, US-China relations and the escalating “trade war” between the world’s two largest economies, and more. Mr. Kazianis is Senior Director of Korean Studies at the Center for the National Interest and a recognized expert on national security issues involving North & South Korea, China, the...

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In early August, Washington seemed to be on “red alert” over Turkey’s threat to take unilateral military action in northern Syria. A deal was struck to avert the crisis after three days of intense talks, but is it possible that Turkish President Erdogan’s threats to invade were a negotiating tactic? Our guest Steven Cook, makes the argument that this is a possibility. We also discuss CAATSA...

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Greece's elections in July saw a new government sweep into power led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Sharing her insight on these developments and the priorities of the new government Katerina Sokou, the Washington DC Correspondent for the Greek Daily Kathimerini & Skai TV and a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Steve Oshana, the executive director of A Demand for...

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HALC Executive Director Endy Zemenides and American Jewish Committee (AJC) Director of Political Outreach Julie Rayman discuss the recent approval of the Eastern Mediterranean Energy and Security Act in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the importance of the bill, and the joint advocacy work of HALC and AJC. Read HALC's press release on the East Med Act here.

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"Whoever wins Istanbul, wins Turkey", said President Erdogan. On Sunday, June 23, President Erdogan's chosen candidate was defeated - again - in a rerun of Istanbul's mayoral election by Ekrem Imamoglu who won by a landslide. Aykan Erdemir, former member of Turkish Parliament and Senior Fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins The Greek Current to discuss the seismic Istanbul...

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An interview with author Emily Wilson about her groundbreaking translation of The Odyssey. Read about Emily Wilson and her work here: The First Woman to Translate the Odyssey Into English Growing Up with the Odyssey How Emily Wilson Translated The Odyssey Emily Wilson on Porous Boundaries and the World of Homer

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A discussion of the documentary Life with Smile with producer Steven Priovolos. The documentary highlights the incredible survival of the Jews of Zakynthos during the Holocaust. Learn more From the US Holocause Museum From the documentary website

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What is the legacy of Byzantium? Joining us to discuss Byzantium and its history is Lars Brownworth, a history teacher, the creator of the popular podcast "12 Byzantine Rulers", and the author of the book Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued Western Civilization. PODCAST: https://12byzantinerulers.com/ BOOK: Lost to the West: The Forgotten Byzantine Empire That Rescued...

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Earlier this month Archbishop of America Demetrios submitted his resignation to the Ecumenical Patriarch. The Holy Synod quickly announced his successor - Metropolitan Elpidophoros. Discussing the changes, what they mean, and the challenges that face the incoming Archbishop is Professor George Demacopoulos, the Fr. John Meyendorff & Patterson Family Chair of Orthodox Christian Studies and...

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An interview with Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president of research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former terrorism finance analyst at the US Department of the Treasury, on lifting the arms embargo on Cyprus, the Eastern Mediterranean, and Turkey and sanctions. Read his latest piece here: "It's time to lift the arms embargo on Cyprus"

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Interview with Georgios Lakkotrypis, Republic of Cyprus Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry on the sidelines of The Economist's summit on the Eastern Mediterranean in New York. Listen in to learn all about Cyprus's role in the region, energy diplomacy and exploration, and the importance of the Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act.

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In part two of our focus on the renaissance currently underway in Greek food and wine, we are joined by the founder of Diamond Wine Importers Ted Diamantis. Ted has spent the last 30 years tasting wines and traveling throughout Greece to find the best wineries and varieties, and he discusses everything that's new and exciting about Greek wines.

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A culinary Renaissance is underway in Greece and in the US, breaking barriers and reintroducing Greek cuisine and wine to the world. In part one of our focus on Greek food and wine, we are joined by chef Louie Alexakis, a globe travelling expert on all things related to Greek cuisine and the owner of the recently opened Avli Taverna in Chicago's Lincoln Park.

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Interest in the Eastern Mediterranean over the past years has exploded following significant findings of natural gas off the coasts of Israel, Cyprus, and Egypt. These findings have the potential to be game changers for the region, but also pose a new set of challenges. Charles Ellinas joins The Greek Current to share his insights. Mr. Ellinas is a senior fellow at the Global Energy Center of...

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A roundtable discussion with Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) Executive Director Endy Zemenides and Managing Director Georgia Logothetis on news and accomplishments from HALC for the first quarter of 2019.

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Over the last couple years, Turkey has endured a failed coup attempt, a massive crackdown that has touched every corner of the country, and is experiencing a distinct turn toward authoritarianism that has eroded democratic institutions and taken a heavy toll on freedom of speech and the press. We interview Mark Lowen, the BBC correspondent for Turkey, for an in-depth look at the situation in...

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An interview with Dr. Michael Carpenter on the US relationship with Greece and Cyprus, Russia's attempts to meddle in the Balkans, and Turkey's shift away from the West. Dr. Carpenter is the Senior Director of the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement, a nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council, and previously served as foreign policy adviser to former Vice President...

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Leadership that defined the Greco-Roman world. An interview with military historian and author Professor Barry Strauss on his latest book Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors from Augustus to Constantine. Ten Caesars: Roman Emperors From Augustus to Constantine is available for purchase here:

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