Constantine Balomenos
Political Scientist – International Relations Specialist Former Director General – Directorate General for National Defense Policy and International Relations (DGNPIR) Ministry of National Defense (MND)
«NATO's New Strategy: Deterrence Through an Alliance of Readiness»
The NATO Summit in Ankara reflected the strategic shift that has been taking place within the Alliance in recent years toward...
NATO Summit in Ankara: What Is Really Changing for the Alliance, and What Is Greece’s Role?
The upcoming NATO Summit, which will take place on July 7–8, 2026, in Ankara, is being held at a time when...
Vote on Turkish “Blue Homeland” Bill Postponed”
The postponement by the Turkish Grand National Assembly of the vote on the «Blue Homeland» bill until this coming October provides an opportunity...
Patriotism as populist rhetoric: the case of Antonis Samaras
Patriotism, as a concept of political identity and collective reference, often intersects in the public sphere with populism, which...
The Greek strategic initiative that took Turkey by surprise and turned the tables in the Eastern Mediterranean
In recent times, Greece, as a member-state of the European Union (EU) and NATO, with a firm orientation towards the West...
War in the Middle East: Implications and Strategic Options for Greece
The war in the Middle East between the United States and Israel against Iran is not just another...
Greece in a world dominated by the law of the strong
As I have pointed out in my previous article, entitled «Searching for a course in a reordered world» (10/3/2025), the multilateral...
The Greek language as a factor of soft power and a means of influence for strengthening Greece's geopolitical position
The unanimous proclamation of February 9 as World Greek Language Day by the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO, the...
Turkey's energy isolation and Greece's geopolitical upgrade
The 6th meeting of the Partnership for Transatlantic Energy Cooperation (P-TEC), which took place at Zappeion (6-7/11/2025), with the participation...
The Geopolitics of Russian Influence and the Targeting of Greece
Recent events in Europe show that Russia is seeking to expand its influence not only through...
Blame game
As is well known, the planned meeting between Mitsotakis and Erdogan in New York did not take place. However, although this will not...
Violation of Polish borders by Russian drones
The recent violation of the Polish border by Russian drones on September 9 and 10, 2025, highlights the increasing use...