Welcome to CfIR-GR
The Council for International Relations - Greece (CfIR-GR), is an organization founded by 60 leading academics, specializing in international relations, economics, institutions and politics.
CfIR-GR is the country’s link to global affairs of the 21st century.
Our vision is to contribute to regional stability, understanding the complexity of 21st century issues and developing ideas that work to promote and help formulate Greece’s position within an increasingly challenging international environment.
Conferences
Conferences organized by The Council for International Relations – Greece, covering international relations, security, democracy, energy, maritime affairs, and global politics.
3rd International Maritime Security Conference
The 3rd International Conference on Maritime Security brings together leading policymakers, senior military officials, industry executives, and academic experts to address the most pressing challenges facing the global maritime domain.…
Athens Policy Dialogues 2025
Ξενοδοχείο King George (Αθήνα), Πέμπτη & Παρασκευή 4–5 Δεκεμβρίου 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRU9pzkxKo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCva7Ut5uYU
2nd International Maritime Security Conference
The Council for International Relations – Greece (CfIR-GR), the Propeller Club, Port of Piraeus, and the Foreign Affairs Institute (FAINST), in cooperation with the University of Piraeus School of Maritime…
The Utilization of Nuclear Energy in Greece
On September 18th, 2024, the Council for International Relations–Greece, in cooperation with the Institute of Foreign Affairs, launched an impartial and constructive discussion on the use of nuclear energy in…
Press
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Seminars
Παρουσίαση βιβλίου: Πόλεμος στην Ουκρανία [11/12/2025]
Ίδρυμα Αικατερίνης Λασκαρίδη (2ας Μεραρχίας και Ακτή Μουτσοπούλου, Πειραιάς), Πέμπτη 11 Δεκεμβρίου, 18:00.
Παρουσίαση βιβλίου του Παναγιώτη Ρουμελιώτη: “ΤεχνηΤη νοημοσύνη Ο ΑΓΩΝΑΣ ΗΠΑ-ΚΙΝΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ ΠΡΩΤΟΚΑΘΕΔΡΙΑ” [1/12/2025]
ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ Tο Συμβούλιο Διεθνών Σχέσεων και οι Εκδόσεις Παπαζήση έχουν την τιμή να σας προσκαλέσουνστην παρουσίαση του βιβλίουτου Ομότιμου Καθηγητή του Τμήματος Διεθνών, Ευρωπαϊκών και Περιφερειακών Σπουδών του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, Παναγιώτη Ρουμελιώτη ΤεχνηΤη νοημοσύνη Ο ΑΓΩΝΑΣ ΗΠΑ-ΚΙΝΑΣ…
Παρουσίαση βιβλίου του Σωτήρη Ρούσσου, “Η Μέση Ανατολή και ο πόλεμος στη Γάζα” [5/11/2025]
Οι εκδόσεις Έρμα και το Κέντρο Μεσογειακών, Μεσανατολικών και Ισλαμικών Σπουδών (ΚΕΜΜΙΣ) σάς προσκαλούν στην παρουσίαση του βιβλίου του Σωτήρη Ρούσσου Η Μέση Ανατολή και ο πόλεμος στη ΓάζαΕρμηνευτικά σχήματα…
CfIR in TIF Roundtable 2025
Our President, Professor Athanasios Platias, and our General Director, Professor Konstantina Botsiou, participated in the roundtable discussion entitled “After the ashes: Reimagining the Middle East in the age of permanent conflagration," on…
1974 – 2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy
The Conference program-English version The Council of International Relations, the Delphi Economic Forum, and TO VIMA newspaper, with great pleasure announce the two-day Conference, entitled “Greece 1974-2024: 50 Years of Greek Foreign Policy”, which will take place…
Delphi Economic Forum 2024
On April 10-13, 2024, the Council for International Relations–Greece contributed as content partner to the Delphi Economic Forum IX, on the following panels: China, the US, and the future of…
“We have good allies: Allies and decisions for warand peace in Thucydides” by Andrew R. Novo
On April 8, 2024, the Council for International Relations–Greece and IDIS organized a lecture by Andrew R. Novo, Professor of Strategic Studies National Defense University, Washington, D.C. , on the…
Βίντεο: Βιβλιοπαρουσίαση “50 Κανόνες Στρατηγικής στις Ελληνοτουρκικές Σχέσεις”
Με αφορμή την έκδοση του βιβλίου 50 κανόνες στρατηγικής στις ελληνοτουρικικές σχέσεις των Αθανασίου Πλατιά και Κωνσταντίνου Κολιόπουλου, το Συμβούλιο Διεθνών Σχέσεων, το Ίδρυμα Αικατερίνη Λασκαρίδη, και οι Εκδόσεις Δίαυλος…
“Recentering Pacific Asia: Regional Chinaand World Order” by Brantly Womack
On February 2, 2024, the Council for International Relations–Greece and I.D.I.S. organized a lecture by Professor Brantly Womack, Professor Emeritus of Foreign Affairs, University of Virginia, on the topic “Recentering…
Παρουσίαση βιβλίου ΑΠΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΓΙΔΑ ΤΟΥ ΘΟΥΚΥΔΙΔΗ
Με την ευκαιρία της εκδόσεως του βιβλίου ΑΠΟΔΟΜΩΝΤΑΣ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΓΙΔΑ ΤΟΥ ΘΟΥΚΥΔΙΔΗ, των Αθανασίου Πλατιά και Βασίλειου Τρίγκα, το Συμβούλιο Διεθνών Σχέσεων, το Ίδρυμα Αικατερίνη Λασκαρίδη, και οι Εκδόσεις Δίαυλος έχουν την τιμή να…
Greek–Turkish Relations after Erdogan’s visit and theAthens Summit: Geopolitical and Strategic Dimensions
On December 13, 2023, the Council for International Relations–Greece, the Laskaridis Foundation and Diavlos Publications organized a discussion on the topic “Greek-Turkish Relations after Erdogan’s visit and the Summit: Geopolitical…
Παρουσίαση βιβλίου 13/12, 18:30
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Leadership Academy 2023
The Council for International Relations–Greece, in cooperation with the Modern Greek Studies Association and the Hellenic Program of Sacramento State University, organized the Leadership Academy in Athens (17-18 June 2023)…
Greek-French Relations in Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean
On June 22, 2023, the Council for International Relations– Greece organized a discussion, as a part of the Ambassadors’ Forum, with H.E. Patrick Maisonnave, Ambassador of France to the Hellenic…
U.S.-Greece: A Strong Partnership for the 21st century
On May 31, 2023, the Council for International Relations–Greece organized a discussion, as a part of the Ambassadors’ Forum, with US Ambassador H.E. George J. Tsunis. Introductory remarks were addressed…
“Reflections on Cyberwarefare in the light ofthe Ukrainian conflict” by Dr. Ariel (Eli) Levite
On May 8, 2023, the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus and the Council for International Relations – Greece organized a lecture by Dr. Ariel…
“The Social Structure of Democratic Athens”by David M. Pritchard
On May 2, 2023, the University of Piraeus, the Department of International and European Studies, and the Council for International Relations–Greece organized a lecture by David M. Pritchard, Associate Professor…
“Xenophon’s Cyropaedia: The Art and Adventureof Leadership” by Chrysostomos L. Nikias
On April 25, 2023, the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Piraeus, and the Council for International Relations–Greece organized a lecture by Chrysostomos L. Nikias, President…
“China and the New Global Order” by Kathrine Morton
On January 25, 2023, the Department of International & European Studies of the University of Piraeus, in collaboration with the Council for International Relations– Greece and the Center for Chinese…
The New Cold War: US–China Geopolitical Rivalry
On January 25, 2023 the Council for International Relations–Greece, the Laskaridis Foundation and Diavlos Publications organized a discussion on the topic “The New Cold War: US-China Geopolitical Rivalry.” The occasion…
CFIR Publications
Democracy in Times of Crises: Challenges, Problems and Policy Proposals
Emmanouil M.L. Economou, Lecturer at the University of Thessaly, Nicholas C. Kyriazis, Professor at the University of Thessaly, and Athanasios Platias, Professor of Strategy at the University of Piraeus, present…
Πενήντα χρόνια Ελληνικής Υψηλής Στρατηγικής (1974-2024)
Η υψηλή στρατηγική προσδιορίζει τον τρόπο με τον οποίο ένα κράτος αναπτύσσει, κινητοποιεί και χρησιμοποιεί συνδυαστικά όσα μέσα διαθέτει, προκειμένου να επιτύχει στο πλαίσιο του διεθνούς συστήματος, στην ειρήνη όπως…
Democracy and Salamis: 2500 Years After the Battle That Saved Greece and the Western World
Emmanouil M.L. Economou, Lecturer at the University of Thessaly, Nicholas C. Kyriazis, Professor at the University of Thessaly, and Athanasios Platias, Professor of Strategy at the University of Piraeus, present…
Greek Grand Strategy: Conversations with the Country’s Leaders
Athanasios Platias, Professor of Strategy at the University of Piraeus, and Christos Hadjiemmanuil, Professor of International and European Monetary and Financial Institutions at the University of Piraeus, present the book:…
Members' Publications
The Art of Strategy
50 Maxims for War, Politics, Business and Everyday Life, Athanasios Platias, Constantinos Koliopoulos Drawing on examples from sport, diplomacy, business and more, the authors explore how strategic thinking can guide…
New Book: “Thucydides on Strategy”
A new, updated edition of "Thucydides on Strategy" has just come out by two members of the Council for International Relations: Professor Athanasios Platias and Professor Constantinos Kolipoulos. Masterfully crafted…
Modern Greece Revisited
Greece’s modern history is more than a national story—it’s a reflection of the geopolitical fault lines that define our world. In Modern Greece Revisited, Athanasios Grammenos offers a bold and…
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