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On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, The American College of Greece (ACG) hosted an engaging and insightful event titled “Transatlantic Shifts and Regional Stakes: A Post-US Elections Analysis,” exploring the evolving geopolitical dynamics between the US, Greece, and the Southeast Mediterranean region. The discussion was organized by ACG’s Office of Public Affairs and the ACG Institute of Global Affairs, in collaboration with the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce (AmCham).

The event was opened by Claudia Carydis, Vice President of Public Affairs at ACG, who highlighted the college’s growth and its commitment to providing a US-style education. The event also featured key speakers, including Nikolaos Bakatselos, President of AmCham, who discussed the impact of President Trump’s reelection on US-EU relations, and expert panelists Alexandros Costopoulos and Nikos Vettas, who analyzed the global economic shifts following the US elections.

A stimulating discussion followed with Nikos Dendias, Greece’s Minister of National Defense, and Dr. Constantinos Filis, Professor of International Relations at Deree and Director of the ACG Institute of Global Affairs. Dendias shared Greece’s strategic role in the Mediterranean and the importance of strengthening its defense capabilities, while Filis provided additional insights into Greece’s growing significance on the international stage.

To read the full article and gain deeper insights into the regional implications discussed at the event, click here.