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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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After Hagia Sophia, Turkey converts Chora Church into a mosque

While the media’s attention has been focused on Turkish President Erdogan’s decision to convert Hagia Sophia in July, there hasn’t been much written about the reconversion of another significant UNESCO world heritage site into a mosque: Chora Church. Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou, joins us to explain this move by the Turkish government and the historical significance of Chora Church. Dr. Prodromou is...

The latest updates on migration, coronavirus, Greece's bond sale, and Lebanon

Our host, Thanos Davelis, analyzes the major stories and headlines of the day, including an update on the migrant crisis in Greece, the latest developments in Greece's response to Covid-19, Greece's successful 10-year bond sale, French President Macron's trip to Lebanon, and more. ou can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:Minister: Over 10,000 migrants stopped from entering...

Setting the record straight on Greece at the New York Times

The New York Times Editorial Board published an op-ed titled “There’s a New Game of Thrones in the Mediterranean,” that attempts to break down the tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. Instead of calling Turkey out for its dangerous provocations, the authors attempt to lay equal blame at the feet of both Greece and Turkey. Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, discusses why the piece is...

Greece holds military exercises with allies amid East Med tensions

This week we saw an uptick in military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean amid Turkey’s continued provocations in Greece’s EEZ. Greece held military exercises with France, Italy, Cyprus the UAE, and the US. Retired General Taxiarchis Sardellis, HALC’s Nonresident Senior Fellow for Defense and Security Policy, is with us today to discuss these military exercises.You can read the articles we...

The view from Athens: East Med tensions, diplomatic efforts, and EU sanctions

Tensions remain at an all time high in the Eastern Mediterranean as Turkey continues its provocations, challenging Greece’s maritime rights in the region. In the meantime, Germany is attempting a diplomatic mediation, while EU ministers are meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Turkey. Dr. Aristotle Tziampiris, Professor of International Relations and the Chair of the Department of...

Congress voices concerns to Secretary Pompeo over Turkish aggressions

Today Prime Minister Mitsotakis and President Trump spoke on the phone about developments in the Eastern Mediterranean. Earlier this week leaders of the Hellenic Caucus in Congress voiced their concerns to Secretary of State Pompeo about Turkish aggressions, requesting an update on required reports of violations of Greek and Cypriot sovereignty. Petros Kasfikis, the Washington, DC correspondent...

Berlin steps up diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the East Med

Tensions remain high in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Turkey’s Oruc Reis research vessel, accompanied by Turkish ships, remains in Greece’s continental shelf and exclusive economic zone. In the meantime, Greece’s navy and air force is preparing to conduct military exercises in the area beginning Tuesday, while Berlin is stepping up its diplomatic efforts for a resumption of talks between...

Will natural gas discoveries lead to a regional transformation?

Natural gas discoveries in the waters off Cyprus, Egypt, and Israel have contributed to heightened and deepened regional antagonisms, with Turkey raising tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. At the same time, these discoveries offer hope for regional cooperation. Henri Barkey, the Cohen Professor of international Relations at Lehigh University and an adjunct senior fellow at the Council on...

Biden calls Erdogan an "autocrat" sparking a backlash in Turkey

A Biden interview in which he clearly calls Turkey’s President Erdogan an “autocrat” resurfaced this weekend, sparking a backlash in Turkey. Dr. Aykan Erdemir, the Director of the Turkey Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former Turkish lawmaker, analyzes the reaction to this video and discusses what a Biden presidency would mean for US-Turkey relations. You can read the...

The Democratic National Convention, Biden's positions on Greece and Cyprus, and more

Greek American Congressman John Sarbanes, a Democrat representing Maryland’s 3rd district, discusses the Democratic National Convention, former Vice President and Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s positions on Hellenic issues and Turkey, and more.You can read the articles we discuss on The Daily Roundup here:Democratic National Convention: What to watch for at Biden's nomination partyTurkey in...

Athens issues warnings as Turkish ship starts energy search off Greek island

Tensions remain at dangerous levels in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Turkey’s research vessel, the Oruc Reis, is surveying for energy resources in Greece’s continental shelf south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo. Greece has demanded the ship’s withdrawal, and the Greek armed forces remain on high alert. We analyze the main reactions to these latest developments on our Daily Roundup...

Greece on high alert as Turkey dispatches research vessel

Greece is once again on high alert after Turkey sent ships to conduct energy research and exploration in an area within Greece's continental shelf, dangerously escalating tensions in the region. John Psaropoulos, an independent journalist based in Athens and Al Jazeera’s southeast Europe correspondent, reports on today’s breaking news.You can read the articles we discuss on the Daily Roundup...

Turkish money talks at US think tanks like the Atlantic Council

A scathing report was published today highlighting how Turkey exerts pressure on seemingly independent think tanks like the Atlantic Council. Georgia Logothetis, HALC’s managing director, breaks down how Turkish money influences the Atlantic Council's publications and programming.You can read the articles we discuss on the Daily Roundup here:At the Atlantic Council, foreign money talksErdogan...

Greece signs EEZ agreement with Egypt

Greece and Egypt agreed on a delimitation of their exclusive economic zones following a visit to Cairo by Greece’s Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias on Thursday. Angelos Athanasopoulos, the editor in chief of politics for the Greek newspaper To Vima, is with us today to analyze this breaking news. You can read the articles we discuss on the Daily Roundup here:Ελλάδα και Αίγυπτος υπέγραψαν τη...