VOLUME 11, ISSUE 3
AHI President’s Note: A good portion of policy formulation in Washington DC is influenced by analysts and academics of think-tank institutions. As a service to our membership and constituency, and to gain an understanding of the position of other entities on our issues, the American Hellenic Institute attends and participates at policy forums or roundtable discussions to ensure the policy positions of the Greek-American community are represented.
Accordingly, AHI’s Capital Report is a timely synopsis of recent policy discussions in Washington to keep our members abreast of the latest developments. The content provided in AHI’s Capital Report is for informational purposes only, and does not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of AHI.
U.S. Influence in the Mediterranean: Why it Still Matters
The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on the East Mediterranean, which a focus on the economic, political, and social realities of the region. A myriad of think-tank researchers, academics, and former government officials participated.
For more information about the panelists, please click the link below, which also contains a video recording of the event:
https://www.hudson.org/events/1756-u-s-influence-in-the-mediterranean-why-it-still-matters122019
Southeast Europe & East Med: New Strategies-New Perspectives
The Delphi Economic Forum hosted a discussion in Washington, DC on U.S. policy towards the Mediterranean, with the dialogue highlighting both the opportunities that the region currently presents as well as the challenges posed. A myriad of think-tank heads, academics, private sector executives, and officials from the highest levels of the Greek, Cypriot, and U.S. government participated.
For more information about the panelists, please click the event itinerary below:
Posted below are video recordings of the event itself:
Nikos Christodoulides, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Cyprus:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyBp6D_D4qU
The Importance of the Greece-Cyprus-Israel Trilateral to U.S. Policy In the Eastern Med: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqLZrjkPPc0
In Conversation: John Sarbanes, Athanasios Ellis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZp0kzjLjMc&t=1s
Senator Chris Van Hollen Keynote Address:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDEfBsgfYmI
Amb. Nicholas Burns, Athanasios Ellis in Conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5t6QoJuizs
How To Deepen The Bilateral Relationship Via Congressional Action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyvb1eSNiMw
Reince Priebus Keynote Address:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2jnfgZRnD4
The Deepening U.S.-Greece Strategic Relationship:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0efvb1xcf5o
Towards Long Term Stability in Southeast Europe & East Med:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hV2fv-eXTw&t=1s
Digitizing the Government & the Economy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DO1fKxkMbk
Unleashing the Potential of Greece’s Economy & Tourism Sector:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX5dizJ3IgQ
David Harris, Alexis Papahelas in Conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIJw_EziF0A
Allies of the United States in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Importance of Pillars of Stability in a Sea of Instability (Washington, DC)
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted a discussion on the East Mediterranean, in Washington, DC, on October 31, 2019. The panel included individuals who incorporated the perspectives of Capitol Hill, think-tanks, the State Department, and the media. The dialogue focused on the unreliability of Turkey as a U.S. partner, and the need of the United States to invest in alternative alliances, preferably in the Eastern Mediterranean Partnership of Greece-Cyprus-Israel.
For more information, please click the link below, which also contains a video recording of the event:
https://www.ahiworld.org/press-releases-1/2019/11/7/atu2i8mq3i8syqm48ksbgyb6m4l4rc
Allies of the United States in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Importance of Pillars of Stability in a Sea of Instability (Athens, Greece)
The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted a discussion on the East Mediterranean, in Athens, Greece, December 5, 2019. The panel included individuals who incorporated the perspectives of the Greek government, both American and Greek think-tank and research communities, and the media.
For more information, please click the link below:
Is Turkey Coming Back? Updating U.S. Policy
The Middle East Forum hosted a discussion on Capitol Hill, focused on condemning Turkey for its provocations and stressing the need for the West and the United States to reconsider its existing relationship with Turkey, including potentially removing Turkey from NATO. The panelists provided multi-faceted and multi-ethnic perspectives, including those from the Armenian, Kurdish, and Hellenic communities.
For more information, please click the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeM2XSRyVc4