JUNIOR ANALYSTS

Georgiou Ioannis is an undergraduate student at the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia with a keen interest in international and domestic current affairs. His main interest is security – energy issues as well as international transport issues. He is an active member of M.U.N. programs as well as Erasmus programs abroad. Numerous participations in foreign policy analysis conferences as well as European issues, with excellent knowledge of English and French.

Efstathios D. Gkikas is a student of the School of Political Science and Public Administration of the National University of Athens. His articles related to the European political scene and geopolitical analysis have been published in news and geopolitical electronic magazines. In addition, he was a radio producer and co-producer at Kallithea Web Radio, analyzing current national and international political issues. He is fluent in English and German.

Dimitrios Konstantaras is a fourth-year student at the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus, with research interests in International Security, Geopolitics, and Greek Foreign Policy. He has participated in research activities and has experience in writing policy analyses. He is distinguished for his analytical skills, excellent command of English and French, and proficiency in utilizing international news sources. He aspires to actively contribute to the field of strategic analysis and international politics.

Victoria Papadopoulou is an undergraduate student at the Department of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia. During her studies, she has acquired both economic and political knowledge. She deals with the analysis of current international issues and has participated in a number of seminars concerning international relations. For the academic year 2023-2024, she has been accepted to the Erasmus study program at Sciences Po Rennes, in France. She holds a degree in English and French. She is an active member of InfinityGreece, the YMCA and the European Parliament of Greece. Her main research interests are international law, international security and international politics.

Dune Rozenkranc is an undergraduate student in International Relations at Sciences Po Lille, specializing in transatlantic relations, security, and defense. She has developed a strong academic and professional background in international security, having studied Euro-Atlantic relations, U.S. diplomacy and strategy, and the strategic dynamics of great powers. Her research interests include the security challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean, U.S. foreign and defense policy, and the broader implications of transatlantic cooperation in global security affairs. She has participated in high-level academic simulations such as the Harvard World Model United Nations and has gained practical experience through internships and her engagements in non-profit organisations. Additionally, she has contributed to research on energy and defense in the Eastern Mediterranean, analyzing the geopolitical, economic, and historical dimensions of the region’s hydrocarbon disputes in an article for the « Les Jeunes IHEDN », a french non-profit organisation that focuses on research about security and defense.

Iliana Tasioula is an undergraduate student of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia, with a focus on international politics and security. She is involved in the education of young people as a Youth Worker, being an active member of Infinitygreece and the European Youth Parliament of Greece. She has participated in many training seminars and student exchanges abroad.

Pericles A. Zacharis is an undergraduate student in the History department of the Ionian University. He has completed his military service in the Special Forces. His articles have been published in online newspapers, of historical, political and cultural content. His interests include international relations as a broader field, Greek and European foreign policy and modern and contemporary history, while he has attended numerous seminars and lectures on the above fields. He has excellent knowledge of English and is currently attending French courses.