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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.

  1. 15/12/2025

    Greek concerns about Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine

    Since it was introduced, President Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine has put many European leaders in a bind. With Turkey’s occupation of Cyprus in its 51st year, and amid open Turkish threats against Greece’s Aegean islands, Greece is also worried about the precedent this plan would set. John Psaropoulos joins Thanos Davelis as we break down these concerns, the latest comments by US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack about resolving Greek-Turkish differences, and Greece’s efforts to aggressively court US investments. John Psaropoulos is an independent journalist and Al Jazeera's correspondent in southeast Europe. He publishes Hellenica, a weekly deep dive into Greek current affairs and history. You can find it on Substack.com. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Why Trump’s plan for Ukraine alarms the Greeks Cyprus pitches plan to untangle Turkey tensions Farmers’ protests escalate into third week Protesting farmers present their demands

    13 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Erdogan's vision for Syria and the region

    In a recent speech Turkish President Erdogan praised Syrians who were born and raised in Turkey, speak Turkish, and are now in Syria, saying, "Right next door to us… a brother nation that speaks our same language is rising anew from the ashes.” The quote has drawn the attention of experts like Ryan Gingeras, who joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what it tells us about Erdogan’s worldview, and why this is something to keep an eye on as we look at the shifting power dynamics in the Levant. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Erdogan praises Syrians born and raised in Turkey From Grexit to Eurogroup chief: Greece’s recovery story Pierrakakis elected Eurogroup chief European Commission firmly behind Greece-Cyprus power link

    15 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    A moment of truth for Europe?

    The Trump administration’s NSS - and its scathing critique of Europe - has drawn a lot of attention over the past days. Yet, this is only part of the big picture when we talk about the problems facing European leaders, which include everything from the war in Ukraine - where pressure is mounting - to a sluggish economy and the far right. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times covering Europe, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the stakes Europe’s leaders face. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: The Challenges to Europe’s Security Go Beyond Trump’s Lack of Support Tom Barrack: Turkey has to give up the S-400 to return to F-35 program Mounting pressure on farm policy Blockades deepen political strain PM holds talks with senior officials on farmer payments plan as protests escalate

    14 min

  4. 10/12/2025

    Is Greece's digital transformation an example for others in Europe?

    The Economist just highlighted Greece as an example for countries looking to digitalize, recognizing the efforts Athens made between 2018 and 2024 to transform its public services and embrace the digital transformation. Diomidis Spinellis, a former Greek official now with the Athens University of Economics, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at this story. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Greece is teaching Germany how to get government online The Greek economy’s drawbacks Elefsina port tender coming

    11 min

  5. 09/12/2025

    Is Turkey closer to F-35s and seeing CAATSA sanctions lifted?

    This weekend we heard Hakan Fidan say he believes Ankara and Washington will find a way to remove CAATSA sanctions "very soon". His comments echo those of US Ambassador Tom Barrack, who was quoted saying that the “hurdle” blocking F-35 access for Turkey might be resolved within 4 to 6 months. Sinan Ciddi, a non-resident senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Turkish politics, joins Thanos Davelis as we look to break down why Barrack and Fidan insist a “solution” is within reach despite Turkey refusing to get rid of its Russian S-400s. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkey Closer to Clearing Way for F-35s, Says Trump Ally Barrack Turkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions ‘very soon’, Turkish FM says Berlin-Athens migrant returns ‘understanding’ Iraklio airport resumes flights after farmers end protest Protesting Greek farmers swarm onto airport tarmac in Crete, forcing halt to flights

    14 min

  6. 08/12/2025

    The mother of all wake-up calls from Washington to Europe?

    The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy is causing a stir in Europe with its searing critique of America’s closest allies, including a warning that the continent is facing “civilizational decline”. Ian Lesser, the vice president and Brussels chief of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at what some are already calling the “mother of all wake-up calls” from Washington toward Europe. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’ Trump warns Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’ in explosive new document U.S. Flips History by Casting Europe—Not Russia—as Villain in New Security Policy Farmers step up road blockades across Greece PM urges farmers to scale back protests, promises payments by year-end Turkey, US will find way of removing CAATSA sanctions ‘very soon’, Turkish FM says

    11 min

  7. 05/12/2025

    Cyprus and Lebanon's "historic" maritime deal

    Last week Cyprus and Lebanon signed a long-awaited maritime demarcation deal, an agreement that not only paves the way for potential exploration and energy cooperation, but also checks Turkey’s revisionist “Blue Homeland” doctrine in the Eastern Mediterranean. Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relations at the American College of Greece, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what’s being called a “historic” deal that also serves to bridge the EU with the Middle East. You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Cyprus–Lebanon deal sets new legal line in the Eastern Med, and Ankara isn’t loving it Lebanon, Cyprus sign maritime deal, paving way for possible energy exploration Greece, Bulgaria and Romania sign agreement on Aegean-Black Sea corridor Cyprus pledges Ukraine will be ''front and center” during EU presidency

    11 min

  8. 04/12/2025

    Greek farmers take to the streets in protest

    Greek farmers are making headlines amid an escalating confrontation with the government, as thousands of tractors continue to block traffic on highways and at border crossings. What began as a dispute over delayed EU-backed subsidy payments linked to a corruption scandal is quickly turning into a political test for the government. Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis to break down the stakes as farmers take to the streets.  You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Farmers dig in as clashes and political tension escalate Farmers not going anywhere as protest action persists Christodoulides rolls into Kyiv for face-to-face talks with Zelensky US presses Athens on Ukraine fund

    13 min
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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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  • Creado por
    The Hellenic American Leadership Council
  • Años en activo
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodios
    600
  • Clasificación
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  • Sitio web del podcast
    The Greek Current

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