The American College of Greece, in collaboration with the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, hosted a discussion for the ACG Community, on the outcome of the 2024 US elections, highlighting their global geopolitical and economic impact.
Distinguished speakers provided an analysis and valuable insights on the election results and how these may shape future US-Greece relations and the overall US strategy in the broader Southeast Mediterranean region.
🔹 Nikolaos Bakatselos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
🔹 Claudia Carydis, Vice President, Public Affairs, The American College of Greece
🔹 Nikos Dendias, Minister of National Defense
🔹 Constantinos Filis, Director, ACG Institute of Global Affairs and Professor of International Relations
🔹 Alexandros Costopoulos, Founder & CEO, FORESIGHT Strategy & Communications & Secretary General, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
🔹 Nikos Vettas, Director General, IOBE & Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business
🔹 Niki Lymperaki, Journalist
🔹 Claudia Carydis, Vice President, Public Affairs, The American College of Greece
“In the recent years ACG, has established itself as a leading regional hub of Education, attracting an ever-increasing number of international students, most of them coming from the US. Going forward, we aim at further enhancing our presence and economic impact as a regional hub, more specifically, for studies in the areas of geopolitics, security and defense, bringing together leading academics, policy makers and practitioners, from both the public and private sectors. I am happy to see a good number of our students in the audience, because they are the reason we expand our academic offerings and organize events such as today’s discussion.”
🔹 Nikolaos Bakatselos, President, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
“The re-election of Donald Trump marks a pivotal moment in international relations, particularly in terms of trade partnerships and geopolitical strategy. As we look ahead, we anticipate shifts in the U.S. agenda that may bring a renewed focus on strengthening trade agreements with key partners, Greece among them. For Europe, the election’s outcome might prompt a critical reassessment—a chance for the European Union to strengthen its cohesion, reaffirm its purpose, and present a united, resilient front on the global stage.”
🔹 Alexandros Costopoulos, Founder & CEO, FORESIGHT Strategy & Communications; Secretary General, American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
“The majority of Americans went to the polls and elected someone they trust, and we must respect that choice. While my instincts suggest that turbulence may lie ahead, our focus should be on finding a way to navigate through any challenges. Ultimately, our goal is to strengthen our competitiveness and create an environment that attracts more American investment.”
