Global Greek Influence- Giota Pimenidou

Can Greece turn its Aegean islands, shipping strength and maritime technology into a strategic advantage against Turkish pressure?

Konstantinos Kolokotronis joins Dr. Panagiota Pimenidou to examine island-based missile defence, Panoptis offshore platforms, satellite surveillance, the 12-nautical-mile dispute and defence cooperation with Cyprus and Israel.

A Polity21 writer and merchant navy cadet with an MA in War Strategy and Intelligence, he explores how Greece could move from reacting to crises to shaping its position in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Israel, Greece and Cyprus face a changing Eastern Mediterranean shaped by Turkey, energy security, maritime power and regional instability.

Shay Gal examines why cooperation must evolve into a lasting security architecture and what that means for Europe, the U.S. and the Levant.

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What does the survival of Romeika reveal about Pontic Greek identity and the enduring presence of Hellenism in the Black Sea?

Dr. Panagiota Pimenidou speaks with anthropologist and ethnographer Dr. Nikos Michailidis about Romeika, the Pontic Greek dialect still spoken around Trabzon, Pontic music and the lyra, cultural memory, the Pontic Greek genocide, and the survival of Black Sea Hellenism.

Drawing on his ethnographic research into the Soundscapes of Trabzon, Michailidis examines how music and language can preserve identity across centuries, but can also become contested terrain in processes of assimilation, appropriation and historical erasure.

The conversation explores the Amasya trials and the targeting of Pontic Greek intellectual and cultural leadership; the case for sustained international recognition of the Pontic Greek genocide; Turkey, historical memory and contemporary revisionism; Greek-Turkish relations and Eastern Mediterranean security; and why Black Sea Hellenism deserves a more central place in the story of the Greek world.

Finally, they turn to the future of Romeika: Can this remarkable Greek dialect remain a living language, and could education reconnect new generations in Greece, the diaspora and the Black Sea with their linguistic and cultural heritage?

A conversation about Pontic Greeks, Romeika, Trabzon, the Pontic lyra, genocide recognition, cultural survival, historical memory and the future of Hellenism in the Black Sea.

Guest: Dr. Nikos Michailidis - Anthropologist, Ethnographer & Scholar of Pontic Greek Culture and the Black Sea
Host: Dr. Panagiota Pimenidou
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Does the Greek diaspora really have influence — or simply access?

Endy Zemenides, Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC), joins Global Greek Influence for a wide-ranging conversation about power, advocacy and the changing geopolitical environment facing Greece, Cyprus and the global Hellenic community.

Zemenides challenges the diaspora to think beyond visibility and ask a harder question: are Greeks actually at the tables where decisions are made?

We discuss why traditional Greek advocacy has too often amounted to “talking to ourselves”; why the next generation of the diaspora must exercise influence outside the Greek community; and how Greece and Cyprus can build real strategic leverage in an increasingly uncertain international order.

The conversation also turns to Turkey and Erdoğan, NATO, the future of the rules-based order, European defence, and the Cyprus question — including a provocative challenge: 50 years after 1974, what should Cyprus aspire to become by 2074?

“If you’re not at the table, you’re not going to have influence.”

A conversation about the difference between having connections and having power — and what Greeks around the world can do with both.

Global Greek Influence explores how Greeks and the diaspora shape business, politics, culture and global affairs.

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The world isn’t just becoming more multipolar. The ideas driving global power are changing too.

Giota Pimenidou speaks with geopolitical strategist Dr Jake Sotiriadis about the return of ideology as a force in international affairs ... and why economics, military strength and conventional ideas of national interest no longer tell the whole story.

Sotiriadis spent 21 years as a U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, founded the Air Force’s Strategic Foresight capability and established the Center for Futures Intelligence at National Intelligence University. He is now a senior associate at CSIS and an adviser and instructor at the U.S. State Department’s National Foreign Affairs Training Center.

From US-China competition and Russia to strategic foresight and the erosion of the post-Cold War consensus, the conversation asks a more fundamental question: what happens when rival powers are no longer competing only over interests, but over competing visions of how the world should work?

#Geopolitics #JakeSotiriadis #Ideology #GlobalPower #StrategicForesight #MultipolarWorld #InternationalRelations #GreatPowerCompetition

Η παγκόσμια ισχύς αναδιανέμεται. Αλλά μαζί της αλλάζουν και οι ιδέες που καθορίζουν ποιος έχει δύναμη ... και πώς τη χρησιμοποιεί.

Η Γιώτα Πoιμενίδου συνομιλεί με τον Dr Jake Sotiriadis για την επιστροφή της ιδεολογίας στη διεθνή πολιτική, τον ανταγωνισμό ΗΠΑ-Κίνας, τη Ρωσία και την αποδόμηση των βεβαιοτήτων που κυριάρχησαν μετά το τέλος του Ψυχρού Πολέμου.

Ο Sotiriadis υπηρέτησε 21 χρόνια ως αξιωματικός πληροφοριών της U.S. Air Force, δημιούργησε τη λειτουργία Strategic Foresight της αμερικανικής Πολεμικής Αεροπορίας και ίδρυσε το Center for Futures Intelligence στο National Intelligence University. Σήμερα είναι senior associate στο CSIS και σύμβουλος και εκπαιδευτής του State Department.

Η νέα σύγκρουση ισχύος δεν αφορά μόνο εδάφη, οικονομίες και στρατούς. Αφορά και το ποια αντίληψη για τον κόσμο θα επικρατήσει.

#Γεωπολιτική #Ιδεολογία #ΠαγκόσμιαΙσχύς #ΔιεθνείςΣχέσεις #ΗΠΑ #Κίνα #Ρωσία #ΠολυπολικόςΚόσμος

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The new season of Global Greek Influence has come.

Follow for the new season : 7.

Through conversations with leading voices across geopolitics, energy, security, diplomacy, innovation and history, we explore one question:

What is shaping the future of the Eastern Mediterranean: Greece, Cyprus and Israel? What is shaping the future of the European Union & the US?

Watch or listen to the trailer and join us for a season of thoughtful conversations with experts from across the region and beyond.

Featuring in this trailer: Endy Zemenides, John Sitilides, Jake Sotiriadis & Shay Gal.

Can Greece turn geography into durable strategic power?

John Sitilides joins Global Greek Influence on the 3+1 “iron triangle” of Greece, Cyprus and Israel, Turkey’s drift inside NATO, Greece’s rise as an energy and connectivity hub, IMEC, and the global competition over flows, chokepoints and strategic leverage.

The map is moving. Greece is already on it differently.

Μπορεί η Ελλάδα να μετατρέψει τη γεωγραφική της θέση σε στρατηγική ισχύ διαρκείας;

Ο John Sitilides συζητά στο Global Greek Influence για το σχήμα 3+1 και το «σιδερένιο τρίγωνο» Ελλάδας, Κύπρου και Ισραήλ, τη στρατηγική απόκλιση της Τουρκίας εντός NATO, την Ελλάδα ως κόμβο ενέργειας και στρατηγικών διασυνδέσεων, το IMEC και τη σημασία των κρίσιμων εμπορικών, ενεργειακών και θαλάσσιων διαδρομών στον παγκόσμιο ανταγωνισμό ισχύος.

Ο γεωπολιτικός χάρτης αλλάζει. Και η θέση της Ελλάδας σε αυτόν αποκτά άλλο βάρος.

John Sitilides is a Washington-based geopolitical strategist and national security expert specializing in U.S. foreign policy, global risk, international security and geoeconomics. He advises and briefs government, business and investment audiences on geopolitical developments and their implications for markets and strategic decision-making.

Ο John Sitilides είναι γεωπολιτικός αναλυτής και ειδικός σε θέματα εθνικής ασφάλειας με έδρα την Ουάσιγκτον, με εξειδίκευση στην αμερικανική εξωτερική πολιτική, τον γεωπολιτικό κίνδυνο, τη διεθνή ασφάλεια και τη γεωοικονομία. Συμβουλεύει και ενημερώνει κυβερνητικούς, επιχειρηματικούς και επενδυτικούς φορείς για τις γεωπολιτικές εξελίξεις και τις επιπτώσεις τους στις αγορές και στη λήψη στρατηγικών αποφάσεων.

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AI isn’t the future—it’s the present. But who’s doing it right?

In this episode of Global Greek Influence- Giota Pimenidou sits down with Yanni Kalfoglou, a 30+ year AI strategist at Dell Technologies, to uncover the real truths behind AI adoption across industries—from banking and healthcare to public services and capital markets.

Discover:

• Why most AI strategies fail before they start

• The #1 misconception about AI leadership

• What happens when AI meets blockchain

• The biggest blind spots in enterprise AI planning

🎙️ Whether you’re a tech founder, policymaker, or just curious about how AI will reshape your life and work, this episode is your front-row seat to the future of intelligent tech.

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Federal Europe: Bold Vision or Risky Leap?

Is Europe on the brink of its next big transformation?

In this thought-provoking episode of the Global Greek Influence podcast, Panagiota Pimenidou welcomes Yannis Karamitsios—author of Time for a European Federation and founding member of 'Alliance4Europe'—to explore a future many still find unthinkable: a fully federal European Union.

From geopolitics to identity, we ask the questions shaping Europe’s next chapter:

🇪🇺 Is the EU ready for the next step into federalism?
🧬 Can national identities and shared sovereignty truly coexist?
⚖️ Would a federal Europe lead to more equity across member states?
🛡️ Is the EU sleepwalking into global conflict—or preparing to lead?
💶 What economic shifts must the EU face to remain prosperous?
🌍 Is EU foreign policy real influence—or just rhetoric?
✨ Can Europe rise again as a global power—and who will lead it?

🔥 Don’t miss this timely conversation at the crossroads of politics, innovation, and international power.

✨ Subscribe now for bold insights with Europe’s forward-thinkers in tech, science, and policy. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and more.

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While we mostly look to the future in this podcast, today we revisit the pivotal period following the Greek War of Independence to better understand the roots of the modern Greek state.

Join host Panagiota Pimenidou in a deep and thought-provoking discussion with historian Marios Koutsoukos (University of Liverpool, Hellenic Open University, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens) as they examine the aftermath of the Revolution and the foundational years of the Kingdom of Greece.

Watch also the Video premiere on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025 at 8 p.m. EEST on YouTube: Giota Pimenidou

Was Greece truly free, or merely an autonomous colony of foreign powers? What role did historians, intellectuals, and early political figures play in shaping (or distorting) the Greek national identity? And how does this legacy still affect the modern Hellenic Republic today?

This episode is in Greek, but don’t shy away—you can watch the episode with subtitles instead of listening to the audio version on Spotify for full accessibility.

📌 Topics include:
– Post-revolutionary Greece and its first borders
– The influence of foreign powers in shaping the new state
– National identity, Byzantium, and the clash of historical narratives
– Forgotten heroes and overlooked intellectuals
– What it really means to be Greek today

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🇬🇷 Αν και σε αυτό το podcast συνήθως κοιτάμε προς το μέλλον, σήμερα επιστρέφουμε σε μια καθοριστική ιστορική περίοδο: τα χρόνια που ακολούθησαν την Ελληνική Επανάσταση, ώστε να κατανοήσουμε καλύτερα τις ρίζες του σύγχρονου ελληνικού κράτους.

Η Δρ. Παναγιώτα Ποιμενίδου υποδέχεται τον ιστορικό Δρ. Μάριο Κουτσούκο (Πανεπιστήμιο Liverpool, ΕΑΠ, ΕΚΠΑ) σε μια βαθιά και ουσιαστική συζήτηση για τη μεταεπαναστατική Ελλάδα και τα θεμέλια του πρώτου ελληνικού βασιλείου.

Παρακολουθείστε, την Κυριακή του Πάσχα, 20 Απριλίου 2025 στις 8 μ.μ. Ελλάδας, την πρεμιέρα στο YouTube: Giota Pimenidou

Ήταν πράγματι ελεύθερη η Ελλάδα ή απλώς μια αυτόνομη αποικία των Μεγάλων Δυνάμεων; Πώς διαμόρφωσαν (ή παραποίησαν) την εθνική ταυτότητα οι διανοούμενοι, ιστορικοί και πολιτικές προσωπικότητες εκείνης της εποχής; Και πώς εξακολουθεί να μας επηρεάζει αυτή η κληρονομιά μέχρι σήμερα;

Το επεισόδιο είναι στα ελληνικά, αλλά μην το φοβηθείτε—μπορείτε να παρακολουθήσετε το επεισόδιο με αγγλικούς υπότιτλους εάν επιλέξετε τη βίντεο-έκδοση αντί για την απλή ακρόαση στο Spotify.

📌 Θεματικές ενότητες:
– Η μεταεπαναστατική Ελλάδα και τα πρώτα της σύνορα
– Ο ρόλος των ξένων δυνάμεων στη διαμόρφωση του κράτους
– Η εθνική ταυτότητα, το Βυζάντιο και οι αντικρουόμενες αφηγήσεις
– Οι ξεχασμένοι ήρωες και οι περιθωριοποιημένοι διανοούμενοι
– Τι σημαίνει τελικά να είσαι Έλληνας σήμερα

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"Not even a drop of noble and undiluted Hellenic blood flows in the veins of the Christian population of present day Greece." : Jakob Philipp Fallmerayer 

While we mostly look to the future in this podcast, today we delve into the past to understand the enduring identity of the Greek people. Join host Panagiota Pimenidou as she welcomes back historian Dr. Marios Koutsoukos (University of Liverpool, Hellenic Open University, National and Capodistrian University of Athens) to confront the misconception that modern Greeks are disconnected from their ancient ancestors.

We'll unravel the complex relationships between ancient Greek tribes – the Dorians, Ionians, Aeolians, and Achaeans – explore their links to the Minoan and Mycenean civilizations, and investigate the distinct impact of the Argead Macedonians.

We'll also delve into the legacy of Byzantium and examine the evidence that fueled the Greek War of Independence, tracing the unbroken thread of Hellenism to the modern day.

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Stefan Ihrig, a Professor of History at the University of Haifa and the director of the Haifa Center for German and European Studies in Israel, has dedicated his career to unfolding the complex tapestry of European and Middle Eastern history. While our discussion might not (seemingly) be of direct interest to Hellenism, we explore what shaped the landscape and our understanding of the late Ottoman Empire and the early days of the Republic of Turkey: the threads that wove through the lives of Greeks during those times. The often overlooked German support to the Ottoman Empire, later to Atatürk, emerges as a significant external factor that also influenced the fate of Greeks in that turbulent period.

Through Professor Stefan Ihrig’s research and books, including “Atatürk in the Nazi Imagination”, we explore genocides of that era and geography, the denial of genocides, historical lessons of illiberal democratic leaders within deficient leadership environments applicable also today. The fascination with totalitarian historical figures adds another layer to the intricate fabric of a nation's founding principles.

Stay tuned for the remaining part of our discussion with Professor Ihrig, focusing on the Pontic Greek genocide, to be released in 2024. Join us as we shine a light on these lesser explored aspects of history, delving deeper into the narratives that often escape mainstream attention.

Featuring the work of my former Chemical Engineering student

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Join me today for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Costas Andriopoulos, Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Bayes Business School, City, University of London, and author of 'Purposeful Curiosity: How asking the right questions will change your life.'

We explore:

1. the relationship between innovation and risk-taking,

2. fostering curiosity within an organisation,

3. the key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how to cultivate them.

Professor Andriopoulos, who actively shares insights on social media, including LinkedIn, emphasizes the transformative power of curiosity.

Take away: "Without risks and the discomfort of newness that curiosity enables, there cannot be creative and intellectual breakthroughs".

Don't miss out on this enlightening episode!

In this podcast episode, we explore the transformative power of blockchain, the Metaverse, and NFTs in shaping the future digital economy (e-business) and society.

Professor Marinos Themistocleous (Director at the Institute for the Future, Associate Dean of the School of Business, Department of Digital Innovation, University of Nicosia in Cyprus) discusses the countless applications and implications of these technologies, including their impact on entertainment, arts, energy and healthcare and various industries:

- how blockchain technology revolutionised the gambling industry, with benefits and risks in transparency and security,

- how education is key in integrating blockchain and the Metaverse to organisations,

- the intersection of the metaverse and blockchain,

- the long-term viability of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens),

- the most exciting or impactful blockchain technology trends, beyond cryptocurrencies.

The University of Nicosia offers unique MSc programs in Metaverse and Blockchain and Digital Currency, paving the way for future innovation and expertise in these fields.

In this episode, I sit down with Nikolaos Sarantinoudis, a Researcher at the Technical University of Crete in Greece. Nikos is part of the Industrial and Digital Innovations Research Group, a team of multi-disciplinary researchers focused on process engineering, circular economy, environmental engineering, and digital innovation.

With his expertise in autonomous navigation and electric vehicle charging, Nikos discusses the potential of digital twins in optimising processes and improving supply chains in electric vehicles and the chemical industry. He also shares his vision for future research, including the integration of machine learning and the role of researchers in today's academic, industrial and entrepreneurial environment.

Join us as we delve into the world of digital twins, resource efficiency, and the exciting possibilities for researchers in the future. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Nikos Sarantinoudis.

Tune in to this episode of the Global Greek Influence podcast to learn more about the innovations in aerospace technology and the efforts towards achieving cleaner skies and smarter sensors.

Episode Highlights:

• The challenges in aerospace towards energy transition and net zero emissions
• The importance of sustainable aviation fuels and improvements in aircraft design and efficiency
• The integration of new and emerging technologies in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• The role of advanced sensors in transforming the aerospace industry
• The potential of nanotechnology and multifunctional nanomaterials in various fields
• The strategic approach of small countries like Luxembourg in research and innovation

Guest: Dr. Alexandros Gerakis - Senior Research & Technology Associate at the Luxembourg Institute of Science & Technology (LIST)

Hostess: Panagiota Pimenidou

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Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey as the new season of the Global Greek Influence podcast takes off! Brace yourself for a mind-bending experience filled with thought-provoking views and uncharted perspectives that have the power to truly make a difference in your life.

But hold on, we have so much more in store for you! Prepare to be captivated by a lineup of episodes that will leave you spellbound.

From the groundbreaking innovations of smarter sensors in #aerospace #technology, to the revolutionary potential of #blockchain and the #Metaverse, and even the awe-inspiring power of predictive #medicine in endocrinology and #digitaltwins, I have curated a wide range of topics with expert guests who will expand your knowledge and challenge your perceptions.

This is just the beginning of an epic journey, with even more captivating episodes to come. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking season of the Global Greek Influence podcast.

Take #action now - #subscribe, follow, and leave a review to show your support. Join our growing community and make your voice heard by leaving a voice message through Spotify. Suggest topics, recommend guests, or share your thoughts on the episodes. Your input matters, and together, we can shape the future of this extraordinary podcast.

Join us as we unravel diplomacy and regional dynamics surrounding the prolonged detention of mayor-elect Dionysios #Beleri and the Greeks of North Epirus, with incredible guests: MEP Nikos Papandreou, legal expert Orestis Omran from DLA Piper, and the esteemed Dr. Kleanthis Kyriakidis from AUE! Get ready for a power-packed discussion surrounding:

the rule of law in EU accession,

the specific goals and objectives of the parties involved in navigating the Beleri arrest and expropriation of Northern Epirotes property,

overcoming the challenges in diplomatic engagement

and many more.

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Join us as we explore the global sensation that hydrogen brings to the future economy, with major powers and countries placing their bets on this extraordinary element and its technologies.

We look into:

• an introduction of Green Hydrogen as a Versatile and Sustainable Energy Source

In the full episode you will also find out about:

• Major Powers and Countries Betting on Green Hydrogen
• Green Hydrogen from Salt water: Cutting Edge Reseach and Innovation

Buckle up and prepare to be amazed by the potential of green hydrogen to transform our world.

In this episode, we explore the importance of knowledge transfer in driving innovation and economic growth from academia to industry and businesses. We investigate the challenges and barriers that research institutions, universities, and industries face in successfully transferring knowledge.

The main points of discussion for creating a conducive environment for effective knowledge transfer include

• Barriers to Successful Knowledge Transfer
• Reevaluating Knowledge Transfer in Academia
• Addressing the Lack of Data
• The Problem with Incentives
• Learning from Successful Examples

In this episode, we explore the concept of the Metaverse and its potential to revolutionise the future of work.

We delve into the origins of the Metaverse, its impact on collaboration, the emergence of new work roles, and the creation of virtual work environments.

We also discuss use cases of the Metaverse in the workplace, such as simulating co-presence and virtual learning.

Embracing the metaverse may present challenges, but the transformative benefits outweigh the initial hurdles, giving businesses a competitive edge in the technology-driven future.

• What is so groundbreaking about the Metaverse?
• How canself-employed benefit from Metaverse?
• Does Metaverse cost more to a business than its benefits?

A double episode about:

• advancing and developing renewable energy technologies,
• optimising resource management and the concept of a circular economy,
• machine learning playing a key role,
• identifying recycling opportunities, and designing closed-loop systems,
• utilising 3D printing for resource efficiency and customized design.

Featuring Professor Christos Maravelias (Princeton University, U.S.), Professor Konstantinos Kakosimos (Texas A&M University, Qatar), Professor Greg Stephanopoulos (MIT, U.S.) and Dr Steve Nitodas (Stony Brooks University, U.S.).

We will be back with you in two Sundays, on 20 August 2023.

In this episode, we dig into innovation and explore the factors contributing to the European Innovation Strategy.

• Scientific, engineering, and technological research vs business objectives.
• What holds back the European Union from becoming the leader of transformative technologies across the globe?
• Does the EU Innovation Strategy address how to make the most of its well-developed research infrastructure?
• Is the EU a fast adopter of innovation?

What are the EU Space Blueprint (Strategy):

• organisations and their goals,
• vision,
• partnerships?

In this episode I explore the pillars of the EU Space Blueprint, how Europe outlines its future course in space.

We explore the significant role of transport in the EU and its importance for economic growth:

• making transport more sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly,
• the most innovative future technologies and systems such as the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud-based systems, 3D printing,
• smart and sustainable mobility strategies and incentives,
• the European Regional and Development Fund (ERDF) and the Cohesion Fund,
• connected and autonomous mobility, and
• the amalgamation of innovative policies and advanced scientific and engineering technologies funded through decades of research and development schemes.

Research and future challenges in the early 20th century shaped the engineering disciplines as we know them.

Today, we are at the crossroads of changing the economy because of our future challenges and the emerging technologies developed or at the stage of conception.

The revamped sciences and engineering fields are creating new research areas that unofficially merge to form synthesis research. This could lead to reshuffling the academic disciplines and professions, making them new, to create seemingly multidisciplinary fields but in truth produce synthesis research.

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