The Greek Current

The Hellenic American Leadership Council
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The Greek Current

A podcast on Greece, Cyprus and the region brought to you by The Hellenic American Leadership Council and Kathimerini. Hosted by Thanos Davelis.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Is Turkey outplaying Egypt and the US in the Horn of Africa?

    Its recent role in mediating a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia demonstrates Ankara’s growing assertiveness on the world stage, and is a clear message to Egypt and even Washington. Mariam Wahba, a research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Thanos Davelis to break down whether Turkey has outplayed Egypt and the US in the Horn of Africa.

    8 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Trump's chance to reshape the Middle East and the opportunities for Greece

    Endy Zemenides, HALC’s Executive Director, joins Thanos Davelis to look at the opportunities for President-elect Trump and for Greece in the new Middle East that is emerging.

    10 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    What's at stake for Syria's minorities in the wake of Assad's fall?

    Nadine Maenza joins Thanos Davelis to look at what’s at stake for religious and ethnic minorities in Syria in the wake of Assad’s fall.

    10 min

  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    Greece's new budget and the state of the economy heading into 2025

    Nick Malkoutzis, the co-founder and editor of Macropolis.gr, joins Thanos Davelis to break down what the government has put forward in its new budget, and explore the key strengths and weaknesses of Greece’s economy as we head into 2025.

    14 min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Assad's fall, Syrian refugees, and Europe's migration debate

    Eleni Varvitsioti, the correspondent for Greece and Cyprus at the Financial Times, joins Thanos Davelis to look into Europe’s reaction to Assad’s fall and its impact on the continent’s ongoing migration debate.

    9 min

  6. DEC 13

    Greece's "ghost" towns and the demographic challenge

    Karen Gilchrist, a London based CNBC correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis to look into the phenomenon of abandoned “ghost" towns and villages in Greece’s countryside and the broader demographic challenges facing Greece.

    11 min

  7. DEC 12

    Climate change, over-tourism, and the water crisis on Greece's islands

    Record breaking heat-waves, limited rainfall, and a spike in tourism have many in Greece concerned about the availability of water. Alexia Kalaitzi, an award-winning journalist and features reporter for Kathimerini, joins Thanos Davelis to look at what the mounting water crisis means for Greece and its popular islands in the Cyclades like Tinos.

    9 min

  8. DEC 11

    Is Turkey's Erdogan the big winner amid the Syria crisis?

    After a decade or so of backing elements of Syria’s armed opposition, is this about to pay off for President Erdogan? Henri Barkey joins Thanos Davelis to answer this question, look at Turkey’s role in Syria, and break down what’s at stake for Syria's Kurds, refugees, and for the United States.

    12 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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  • Creator
    The Hellenic American Leadership Council
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Greek Current

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