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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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Greece calls on Turkey to implement a moratorium on activities in the East Med

Today, Turkey’s seismic research vessel, the Oruc Reis, returned to port from an area within Greece's continental shelf. The move comes less than two weeks before an EU summit where European leaders will evaluate possible sanctions against Ankara. In the lead up to that summit, Greece has also made it clear that there can be no discussions with Turkey unless Ankara implements a moratorium on...

President Trump grants full pardon to former adviser Michael Flynn

On Wednesday President Trump granted a full pardon to his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. Michael Flynn had twice pleaded guilty for lying to the F.B.I. about his conversations with a Russian diplomat, and had also admitted as part of his guilty plea that he provided false information to the Justice Department about work he did for Turkish interests while serving as a top...

What do Biden's picks for key national security positions tell us?

Today President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his nominations for a number of key national security positions that point to a distinct break from the Trump administration’s approach to foreign policy, including Secretary of State and national security adviser. Endy Zemenides, HALCs Executive Director, joins us as we look at what these nominations will mean for US foreign policy, and the Biden...

EU calls for Turkey to deescalate tensions ahead of crucial summit

Today, EU officials made it clear that they expect Turkey to act toward a de-escalation of tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. This statement comes ahead of a crucial EU leaders’ summit in December that will focus on Turkey. It also follows a weekend that saw Turkey extend the activities of its research vessel the Oruc Reis in the Eastern Mediterranean, President Erdogan say that Turkey’s...

Thessaloniki: The epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic in Greece

Hospitals in Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city and the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the country, are being pushed to a breaking point. Some are at capacity or near capacity, and ICU units are filling up at an alarming rate. Journalist Iliana Magra, who spoke to doctors and medical professionals on the frontlines in Thessaloniki, joins us to share their stories.Iliana Magra...

Coronavirus in Greece and the US: A discussion with Dr. George Chiampas

The second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is pushing the healthcare system of Greece to its limits, while cases and deaths are rising in the US as well, where at least 250,000 Americans have now died from the disease. Dr. George Chiampas joins us to help us make sense of what’s going on in Greece and the US, and to give us a view from the frontlines of this pandemic. Dr. Chiampas is assistant...

Erdogan's family drama and Turkey’s political and economic future

In a shocking move earlier this month, Berat Albayrak, Turkey’s Finance Minister and Erdogan’s son in law, announced his resignation after months of growing alarm over the value of the lira and the state of the economy. His abrupt departure has triggered a shake-up in the country’s economic management, and raises questions about Turkey’s political and economic future. Laura Pitel, the Turkey...

New report: Greece the 12th most popular destination for US college students

According to statistics released this week by the Institute of International Education, the number of US students studying in Greece is on the rise. The data shows that almost 6,000 US students chose to study in Greece in the 2018-2019 academic year, an increase of almost 12 per cent compared to the previous year. Greg Pappas, the publisher of The Pappas Post and Founder and President of the...

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits the Ecumenical Patriarchate

Apostolos Zoupaniotis discusses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to discuss religious freedom issues in the region and around the world. We also look at the latest visit by Turkish President Erdogan to the occupied side of Cyprus and the beachfront of Varosha, where he made it clear that he favored a two-state solution for Cyprus. Apostolos...

Ambassador Jeffrey praises Trump's Middle East record, admits hiding US troop numbers in Syria

Today we discuss retiring diplomat and special envoy for Syria James Jeffrey’s latest bombshell interview in Defense One. In the interview, Ambassador Jeffrey praises President Trump’s approach to the Middle East, but also acknowledges that his team routinely misled senior leaders about troop levels in Syria. Jeffrey also touched on relations with Turkey, and recommends that President-elect...

Egypt's relations with Turkey and the broader Eastern Mediterranean

This week Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi travelled to Athens to meet with Prime Minister Mitsotakis. The visit underscores the growing relationship between Athens and Cairo, but also new dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean. Both Greece and Egypt are at odds with Turkey for a number of varying reasons. Expert Steven Cook joins us for a deep dive into Cairo’s relations with...

The Oruc Reis drillship, the State Department's report on violations of Greek airspace, and Greek-Egyptian relations

Journalist Angelos Athanasopoulos joins The Greek Current to analyze Turkey’s latest provocative decision to send the Oruc Reis research vessel into a new area south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo and near the island of Rhodes. We’ll also discuss a recent State Department report on violations of Greek airspace, and the visit by Egypt’s president to Greece.Angelos Athanasopoulos is the...

A Chicago-area charter school, a federal corruption investigation, and Turkey

This week, Concept Schools Inc., a charter school chain based in the Chicago area with links to Turkey and Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, agreed on a multi-million dollar settlement to end a long-running federal corruption investigation. Dan Mihalopoulos joins us to break down this story, the links to Turkey, and how this charter school chain is connected to broader Turkish efforts to...

The US Election: Turnout, Polarization, and Other Key Takeaways

The eyes of the world are on a couple of US states where election officials are still counting ballots. The outcome of those votes will determine who the next President of the US will be. As we wait for the official results, political scientist and expert Harris Mylonas joins to discuss his takeaways from this election, what he thinks the results we have so far tell us, and more. Harris Mylonas...