2022 Annual Report

"Now in our 49th year as the only Greek American think tank and public policy center advocating for the rule of law, AHI members and supporters can take pleasure with the Institute’s commitment to meeting its mission to the fullest," President Nick Larigakis said. "This substantive annual report captures all our policy-driven programs and initiatives that advocate for the rule of law and advance the best interests of the United States. Also, the AHI Foundation’s educational programs and publications that benefit our community are presented. I would like to thank our dedicated board members, members, and staff, who ensured we did not miss a beat."


AHI Policy Statements

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) announced the release of an updated version of its longstanding Policy Statements.

 “When it comes down to it, Greece and Cyprus are proven, reliable, and invaluable allies of the United States, while Turkey has become ever more unreliable and provocative,” President Nick Larigakis said.  “Our statements recommend policies in five focus areas the United States should pursue in the Eastern Mediterranean in the best interests of the United States. We hope they serve as a useful tool for policymakers in Washington as well as advocates in the Greek American community when meeting with policymakers.”

The Issues Discussed are:

  • U.S.-Greece Relations

  • Turkey’s Violations in the Eastern Mediterranean and Broader Region

  • The Eastern Mediterranean Partnership (3+1)

  • ·The Cyprus Problem and U.S.-Cyprus Relations

  • The Ecumenical Patriarchate and Religious Freedom in Turkey

The policy statements are approved by several membership-based organizations including:

  1. American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)

  2. American Hellenic Council of California

  3. Armenian National Committee of America

  4. Cyprus Federation of America

  5. Evrytanian Association of America “Velouchi”

  6. Hellenic American National Council (HANC)

  7. Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC)

  8. International Coordination Committee-Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA)

  9. Pancretan Association of America

  10. Pan-Pontian Federation of U.S.A and Canada

  11. Panepirotic Federation of America

  12. United Chios Societies of America and Canada


AHI, Lexington Institute Co-Host Presentation Announcing Release Of Souda Bay White Paper

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) and Lexington Institute, a nonprofit public-policy research organization, co-hosted a presentation on Capitol Hill to announce the release of a Lexington Institute white paper, “Souda Bay: NATO’s Military Gem in the Eastern Mediterranean,” March 21, 2016, Rayburn House Office Building.  The presentation featured the white paper’s author, Dr. Daniel Goure, vice president, Lexington Institute; and Greece’s Minister of Defense, Panos Kammenos.  AHI President Nick Larigakis moderated.  


Monograph Published By Hudson Institute Demonstrates Importance Of Eastern Mediterranean

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The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) welcomes a monograph published by the Hudson Institute titled, “U.S. Policy and the Strategic Relationship of Greece, Cyprus, and Israel: Power Shifts in the Eastern Mediterranean” by Seth Cropsey, director, Center for American Seapower. The monograph is the culmination of Hudson Institute’s work on a project centered on research conducted for the past year and a half about security in the eastern Mediterranean, specifically energy security.