Organized by Center for Geopolitical Analyses of New Y College and the Hellenic Institute for Strategic Studies (ELISME), with the scientific support of Center for Oriental Studies for Culture and Communication of Panteion University, of Center for the Study of Mediterranean - Middle Eastern Politics and Culture of the University of the Aegean, of Institute of Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development and the official support of European Parliament Office in Greece and the National Youth Council.
Sponsor Communication: Foreign Affairs – Hellenic Edition
GUEST SPEAKERS
Vasilios Martzoukos, Vice Admiral (retd.), President of EL.I.S.M.E.
Charalambos Papasotiriou, Professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Panteion University
Costas Ifantis, Associate Professor of International Relations, Panteion University
Gerasimos Rodotheatos, Dr. International Law, Researcher at the European Centre for Research & Training in Human Rights & Humanitarian Action (ECHRHAAD), Panteion University
Ioannis Baltzois, Lieutenant General (retd.), Geopolitical Analyst, Member of the Board of Directors of ELISME
Charalambos Pippos , Honorary Director of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and Energy Expert
Luke Katsonis, Internationalist, Publisher Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Edition
Nikolaos Papanastasopoulos, Scientific - Postdoctoral Associate at Panteion University and Visiting Researcher at the University of Peloponnese
Manolis Kostidis, Journalist
TO WHOM IT IS ADDRESSED:
It is addressed as a seminar program to executives of the broader public sector and public administration, the various ministries, the Armed Forces, the Security Forces, local government, the Greek Parliament, the European Parliament, the country's political personnel, as well as to students, researchers and executives of the private sector, but also more generally to any individual whose professional activity involves understanding international affairs and the management of critical and exceptional situations.
SEMINAR DURATION: 15 hours
SEMINAR DATES AND TIMES
Wednesday 14-11-18 17:30 – 20:30
Wednesday 21-11-18 17:30 – 20:30
Wednesday 28-11-18 17:30 – 20:30
Wednesday 05-12-18 17:30 – 20:30
Wednesday 12-12-18 17:30 – 20:30
REMOTE MONITORING POSSIBILITY
There is the possibility of online monitoring of the Seminars from Greece, Cyprus and the United States of America, where participants will have the opportunity to follow the seminars in real time. All those outside of Athens, as well as all participants who have chosen an entire cycle to follow, have the right to remote monitoring.
SEMINAR CONTENT
Geopolitical Developments of National Interest. National Strategy
Current geopolitical developments and their emerging trends are examined in areas of national interest such as the EU, the Balkans, the Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean and North Africa. The role of the Great Powers and international organizations (e.g. UN, NATO and transatlantic relations) in these areas is also examined. From this examination, national security threats and challenges are identified, as well as any emerging strategic opportunities. Finally, the main axes of the National Strategy are proposed, as well as the basic idea of its implementation.
Energy Security at both European and National Levels and Offshore Platform Safety
The issue of energy security at European and national level is examined (needs, adequacy, energy dependence on Russia and prospects, alternative sources of hydrocarbon supply, alternative energy, Eastern Mediterranean deposits, etc.) and the corresponding challenges and opportunities of energy security are identified. The issue of the security of offshore platforms, maritime zones and the relevant legal framework is developed.
Turkey of today and tomorrow and Greek-Turkish Relations. National Military Strategy (emphasis on land and air power)
The main areas of national power of Turkey (present and future trends) are examined, as well as the axes of its National Strategy and foreign policy. A brief reference is made to the history of Greek-Turkish relations, as well as to current developments. The size of the Turkish threat is determined and an attempt is made to assess it in the near future. The main axes of the National Military Strategy are proposed with emphasis on its land and air dimensions.
Sea and Naval Power and Strategy for Greece
The issue of maritime power as a lever for national economic development is developed and a general approach to our national maritime strategy is attempted. The correlation of our naval power with that of Turkey (present and future trends) is examined and a National Maritime Strategy for the Eastern Mediterranean is proposed.
Handling of Transnational Defense and Security Crises. (Nature and strategies for dealing with CS, examples, conclusions - proposals)
The most important elements of the theory of handling transnational defense and security crises are developed (e.g. nature of crises, crisis prevention and management strategies, etc.). Examples of crisis management are analyzed (e.g. Cuba 1962, Falklands 1982, Imia 1996), the relevant conclusions are presented and measures for improving the National Crisis Management System are proposed.
SEMINAR PROGRAM
Wednesday 14-11 from 17:30-20:30
"Geopolitical Developments of National Interest. National Strategy"
Ioannis Baltzois, Lieutenant General (retd.), Geopolitical Analyst, Member of the Board of Directors of ELISME
Luke Katsonis, Internationalist, Publisher Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Edition
Wednesday 21-11 at 17:30 – 20:30
"Energy Security at both European and National Levels and Offshore Platform Safety"
Gerasimos Rodotheatos, Dr. International Law, Researcher at the European Centre for Research & Training in Human Rights & Humanitarian Action (ECHRHAAD), Panteion University
Charalambos Pippos, Honorary Director of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and Energy Expert
Wednesday 28-11 17:30 – 20:30
"Turkey of today and tomorrow and Greek-Turkish Relations, National Military Strategy (emphasis on land and air power)"
Charalambos Papasotiriou, Professor of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Panteion University.
Wednesday 5-12 17:30 – 20:30
"Sea and Naval Power and Strategy for Greece"
Dialect Vasilios Martzoukos , Vice Admiral (retd.), President of EL.I.S.M.E.
Manolis Kostidis, Journalist
Wednesday 12-12 17:30 – 20:30
"Handling Transnational Defense and Security Crises. (Nature and Strategies for Dealing with C.C., Examples-Conclusions-Suggestions"
Costas Ifantis, Associate Professor of International Relations
Nicholas Papanastasopoulos, Scientific - Postdoctoral Associate at Panteion University and Visiting Researcher at the University of Peloponnese.
SEMINAR MATERIAL
Participants will be provided with material on CD-ROM (PowerPoint presentations and indicative bibliography).
CERTIFICATE:
After the end of the Seminar, a Certificate of Attendance will be given to participants.
Participants in all seven (7) Seminars of the Cycle will receive an additional certification of "Attendance of the International Politics Seminar Cycle, 2018 - 2019".
SEMINAR COST:
100€ for the general public
80€ for members of the Armed Forces, Security Forces – Diplomats
70€ for students
Total package for attending all seven (7) seminars of the Cycle 385€
Participants in all seven (7) Seminars of the Cycle will also receive an additional certification of "Attendance of the International Politics Seminar Cycle, 2018 - 2019".
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COORDINATION AND SEMINAR INFORMATION:
Elena Baltzoglou, New York College
Contact telephones:
CENTRAL: AMALIAS 38, 10558, SYNTAGMA, ATHENS | TEL: +30210 3225961 | FAX: +30210 3233337
THESSALONIKI: EGNATIAS 138 & P.P. GERMANOU (KAMARA AREA), 546 22 | TEL: +302310 889879 | FAX: +302310 835211
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