Synopsis

For more than 2600 years, the French and Greek histories have been inextricably linked in a variety of ways, with the two nations gradually building geographical, cultural, political, and economic relations that appear to be stronger than ever. This could explain why France is a common topic in almost all Greek media, and why Greeks are so interested in what happens in Paris. The major purpose of this presentation is to explain to a general audience, on the one hand, the longstanding Greek presence in France, and, on the other hand, the essential role played by important Greek French individuals in both countries.After all, a deeper awareness of the past and present allows for a much better understanding of the future. Knowledge is power. Especially in 2024, when our future already appears to be complicated and unexpected for all of us.

Bio

Dr Georges Tassiopoulos is a Greek French political scientist who specializes in Greek and French politics, as well as geopolitics. He was born in Athens in 1973, with family roots in Messenia and the Dodecanese islands. He moved to France about 23 years ago. He blends innovative thinking, a solid empirical and theoretical understanding of modern France and Greece, and an interdisciplinary approach. Also interested in European and international affairs. Since 2019, he has been running a consulting and educational firm in Paris. He studied international trade and affairs, before earning a Master's degree in political science from Sorbonne University and a PhD in political science from the University of East Paris. He teaches geopolitics, international business strategy, and negotiations in Paris. He has published extensively and has presented papers on various issues in France, United Kingdom and Greece.

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