Political Science & IR - Anatolia University

On Monday, 18 May, Northeastern University London represented by Dr. Oliver Ayers, and Anatolia American University represented by Dr. Maria Kyriakidou and Dr. Christos Aliprantis organized an international symposium at NUL’s premises in London. The symposium focused on Northern Greece as a Cold War borderland during and after the Greek... More

Dr. Pavlos Koktsidis, Associate Professor of International Relations at Anatolia American University, appeared on Dion TV in a discussion with reporter Dimitra Makri to analyze the outcome of the recent parliamentary elections in Cyprus and the broader political trends shaping contemporary Europe. Drawing on his expertise in international relations, political extremism,... More

On Saturday, 28 March 2026, the Dukakis Center inaugurated its new event series, Alumni Career Talks, aiming to reconnect ACT alumni with their alma mater and engage the wider public. The first event in the series took place in Skopje, North Macedonia, and featured a Masterclass on North Macedonia’s EU... More

In an era marked by profound political, economic, social, and technological transformations, the practice of diplomacy is becoming increasingly complex, demanding, and multifaceted. Against this constantly evolving international backdrop, the Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service of Anatolia American University is organizing an open public discussion... More

On March 19, 2026, the Anatolia University MUN Club traveled to Warsaw, Poland, to participate in the 15th edition of The British School Warsaw Model United Nations (TBSMUN).TBSMUN brings together students from around the world to engage in United Nations simulations, where delegates collaborate to address global challenges through diplomacy... More

On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Dukakis Center at Anatolia American University hosted a highly anticipated information session on graduate studies and scholarship opportunities at the Bissell Library. The event titled "Beyond Anatolia: Graduate Studies and Scholarships in the USA, UK and Europe", brought together a diverse audience, including not... More

In January 2026, the collective volume Uniformed Societies: Contemporary Sociological and Historical Approaches, 1944-2024, edited by Christos Aliprantis (Anatolia American University) and Panayis Panagiotopoulos (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), was published by Patakis Publications. This interdisciplinary collective work brings together some of the most recent research on the position... More

The Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service at Anatolia co-organized and sponsored the recent book presentation of Dr. Konstantinos Diogos's book, Το όραμα των Ελλήνων για τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες της Αμερικής. Από την Ελληνική Επανάσταση έως τον Α’ Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο (The Greek Vision of the United States... More

In November 2025, the Anatolia University's HIST 120 class - The Modern World - was honored to host a compelling Futures Literacy guest lecture delivered by Dr. Vicky Karaiskou, UNESCO Chair on Visual Anticipation and Futures Literacy towards Visual Literacy at the Open University of Cyprus. Dr. Karaiskou's pioneering work centers... More

In early October, Dr. Christos Aliprantis, together with Political Science & International Relations students Chara Karagianni and Kevin Basia, represented Anatolia American University at the Rhodes Youth Fair 2025, a new initiative designed to connect young people with educational pathways, career guidance, and meaningful networking opportunities. During the event, Dr. Aliprantis presented... More