George Tassiopoulos
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Greece’s electoral shift: the changing dynamics and no coalitions
My life is shared between France and Greece, so I make comparisons about practically everything. I feel at home in Paris and Athens. For me as a political scientist the …
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Cyprus is reshaping geopolitics in the Eastern Mediterranean
According to Greek mythology, the goddess of love, Aphrodite, came from the waters of Cyprus, symbolizing eternal beauty and love. The island of Cyprus has been strategically located at the …
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Greeks head for national elections full of complaints
I’ve been interested in campaigns since I was a teenager. Caucuses are fascinating, and each electoral campaign is an excellent case study in the evolution of a nation. Much better …
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Paris and Athens burn… again, and again, and again
Images of protest marches and violent riots in Paris and Athens have flooded our screens in Europe. First come massive strikes and protests, followed by violent clashes between the protestors …
Mare Nostrum: Greece, a maverick between the East and West
Dr George Tassiopoulos, from the University of East Paris examines the timeless question of whether Greece belongs to the East or the West. He looks at Greece’s recent foreign policy …